A Western Cape pensioner has bagged R13million in the Lotto Plus 1 jackpot.
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A WESTERN Cape pensioner has recalled the surreal moment she realised she had won the Lotto, after watching the draw live on television.
The lucky winner scooped over R13 million in the Lotto Plus jackpot draw from April 23, 2025.
The lucky winner scooped over R13 million in the Lotto Plus jackpot draw from April 23, 2025.
According to Ithuba, the winning ticket was purchased in-store in Grassy Park, Western Cape, for R40 using the manual selection method.
The pensioner recalled discovering her win as she watched the draw unfold on television.
“I watched each of the winning numbers appear, and I could hardly believe what I was seeing,” she shared. “I was holding a ticket that matched every number - a ticket worth over R13 million. I've never won anything close to this in my life; it still feels unreal”.
The pensioner had carefully written her details on the back of her ticket and stored it safely, hoping it might one day be her lucky draw.
Once she confirmed her win, she immediately phoned her son to share the life-changing news.
A passionate gardener, she said she was excited to have more time to focus on the things she truly enjoys in her retirement. She plans to invest a large portion of the winnings to secure her financial future and also intends to donate some of the money to charity.
The CEO of Ithuba, Charmaine Mabuza, extended her congratulations to the winner, saying: “We're thrilled that our winner gets to enjoy her golden years with much more comfort. This win is a testament to the fact that it's never too late for a life-changing moment.”
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