Woman claims R10million Lotto Plus jackpot, here's how she's going to spend it
A woman has claimed the Lotto Plus jackpot worth over R10million and plans to invest in her family.
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The winner of the R10million Lotto Plus jackpot has come forward to claim her prize.
According to National Lottery Ithuba, the woman claimed her winnings from the August 16, 2025, draw.
She purchased her ticket from Umkomaas with a R20 wager and a quick-pick selection.
The winner told Ithuba that she had been playing the Lottery since the age of 18, and she believed one day her big break would come.
Orphaned at a young age, the winner said as the eldest, she had the responsibility of 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 plans to take her children to good schools and invest in their future education.
She also plans to help her siblings further their studies.
Ithuba CEO Charmaine Mabuza said: “It's amazing how such significant multi-million 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 ahead!”
The winner further encouraged other National Lottery players to “keep playing & stay hopeful, as theirlucky break could just be around the corner”.
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