Life-changing LottoPlus 2 jackpot win: 'It's not only a turning point for myself, but for all of us'
New start
The winner of more than R10 million has come forward.
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IN A REMARKABLE stroke of luck, a woman from eMkhomazi in KwaZulu-Natal, has claimed her LottoPlus 2 jackpot prize of over R10 million - an event that promises to rewrite the future for her and her family.
The jackpot, drawn on Saturday, August 16, 2023, came into her life through a modest R20 ticket bought using the Quick-Pick selection method during Draw 2568.
The winner, who has been playing the National Lottery games since she became eligible at age 18, said she always believed her big break would come one day.
Having lost her parents at a young age, the woman, as the eldest, took on the responsibility of heading up the family, caring for her four younger siblings.
“This win is a new start for me and my family. It's not only a turning point for myself, but for all of us,” she said.
She shared that she planned to take her children to good schools and invest in their future education. The winner also plans to help her siblings further their studies.
Filled with emotion, she added: “This truly changes everything for us."
The winner encouraged other National Lottery players to “keep playing and stay hopeful" as their lucky break could just be around the corner.
Charmaine Mabuza, the CEO of Ithuba, said: "It's amazing how such significant multi-million rand wins are able to rewrite the future of an entire family, with new opportunities unlocked even for the next generation. We're very happy for the winner and her family. We wish them a bright future."