“This Changes Everything for Us”: KZN Orphan Who Raised Siblings Wins Massive 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
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A KwaZulu-Natal woman who took on the huge responsibility of raising her four younger siblings after their parents passed away has become South Africa's newest multimillionaire. The woman from eMkhomazi won more than R10 million in the Lotto Plus 2 jackpot, turning a simple R20 ticket into a life-changing fortune that will transform her entire family's future.
The lucky winner bought her ticket in eMkhomazi, KwaZulu-Natal, using the quick pick selection method for Saturday's Ithuba National Lottery draw. After losing her parents at a young age, she stepped up as the eldest child to care for her siblings, taking on responsibilities that most people her age never have to face.
According to the National Lotteries Commission, the operation of the National Lottery is overseen by strict monitoring systems. The NLC's Compliance Division conducts random inspections of lottery draws and undertakes security inspections of draw equipment to ensure fairness. Ithuba Holdings has been the operator since 2015, taking over the massive undertaking that demands substantial investment in infrastructure and personnel.
The winner, who has been playing National Lottery games since turning 18, always believed her big break would come one day.
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"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.
The new millionaire has big plans for her winnings. She wants to put her children into good schools and invest in their future education. She also plans to help her siblings further their studies, making sure they get opportunities she may have missed while caring for them.
Ithuba CEO Charmaine Mabuza congratulated the winner, saying it's amazing how such significant multimillion-dollar wins can rewrite the future of an entire family. The winner was offered free trauma counselling and financial advice to help her manage her new wealth responsibly.
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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.
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