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By Citizen Reporter

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Unemployed mother and grandmother of 2 wins R25 million Lotto jackpot

The new multi-millionaire wants to secure a home for her children, and one that is big enough for her grandchildren to enjoy.


An unemployed grandmother and mother of two will never have to worry about securing the future of her family again after winning the Lotto jackpot. This Gauteng winner has won a life changing R25 million Lotto jackpot, and her winning ticket cost her only R20.

Battling to compose herself, the excited winner said after years of hardship she can now finally lead a life that she only could have dreamt of. “This whole thing (winning Lotto) feels so surreal, never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I would be the winner of R25 million.

“With the way my life was going I would have been happy to win even a couple of hundred thousand rand, and that would have been still enough to change the course of my life. But R25 million means… not only will I be able to get a new lease on life, but I will be able to build and leave a legacy behind for generations to come in my family,” the excited winner expressed.

This multi-millionaire says she will securing a home of her dreams for her children and one that is big enough for her grandchildren to run around and enjoy. “My grandchildren will have a huge yard to run around in and enjoy their upbringing.”

She admits that she is an extravagant spender and will be spoiling herself with her new fortunes, but to ensure her winnings are able to multiply and create a legacy she hopes for Ithuba offered the winner financial and investment advice. By accepting the financial advice the winner will be able to improve her overall financial well-being, secure her future and invest well. The winner also received emotional counselling on how to deal with her new found fortunes.

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