“You're Blessed”: Mzansi Gushes Over KZN Orphan Who Raised Siblings Winning a R10 Million Jackpot

• A KwaZulu-Natal woman who became the head of her family after losing both parents has won over R10 million in the Lotto Plus 2 draw
• The winner, who has been caring for her four younger siblings since she was young, bought her lucky ticket in eMkhomazi
• South Africans have mixed reactions to the win, with some celebrating her success while others question the lottery system's fairness

A woman from KwaZulu-Natal has struck it rich after winning over R10 million in the recent lottery draw. Having cared for her four younger siblings since losing both parents at a young age, she now has the means to secure her family's future with her massive windfall from a R20 wager

The lucky winner bought her ticket in eMkhomazi, KwaZulu-Natal, using the quick pick selection method for Saturday's Ithuba National Lottery draw. As the oldest sibling, she became the family's provider after their parents died, shouldering duties far beyond what someone her age typically handles.

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According to the National Lotteries Commission, the operation of the National Lottery is overseen by strict monitoring systems. Their compliance team carries out surprise checks on draws and equipment to maintain integrity. Since 2015, Ithuba Holdings manages the lottery system, handling the complex operations that require significant resources and staff.

A regular lottery player since she turned 18, the winner always held onto hope that luck would find her eventually.

"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 after claiming her prize.

Her winnings will go towards securing quality education for her children and supporting her siblings' academic goals. The new millionaire is determined to provide educational opportunities that were previously out of reach.

The lottery operator's CEO praised the win, noting how life-changing amounts like this can transform whole families for generations. Support services, including counselling and money management guidance, were made available to help her handle her newfound wealth wisely.

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SA reacts to an orphan's lottery win

@SawSide Demon jokingly warned:

"She raised siblings alone, and now she's a millionaire, but the family is gonna come and claim!!"

@Tp Nkwali added with humour:

"Now we are all going to be her financial advisors as we were there when she took the decision to play that lotto. Sistas enjoy the soil of your toil or whatever!"

@Phelelan Japheth Giya celebrated:

"Shuth! Happy women's year, Mommy."

@Reno Ioannou shared concern:

"Good for her. Just hope she uses the money wisely and seeks financial advice from an expert."

@Mzwandile ThunyaSa Marikana Nxuma expressed doubt:

"Lies... Lotto board ke dicrook we know... We will not be fooled anymore... They gave the winner the winning numbers."

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3 Other stories of recent lottery wins

• Briefly News recently reported on two Pretoria lotto winners who bagged over R25 million in total, with one player turning just R30 into millions, but the exact amount one winner received had Mzansi shook.
• A South African became a millionaire with R124 million PowerBall winnings, but the controversy that followed had SA debating whether lottery wins through banking apps are legitimate.
• The wife of an unemployed husband won a R124 million Lotto PowerBall jackpot after years of living on one paycheck.

Source: Briefly News