Woman Claims R10 Million Lotto Plus Jackpot

A KwaZulu-Natal woman has stepped forward to claim the R10 million Lotto Plus jackpot from the August 16, 2025 draw, Ithuba confirmed this week.

She purchased her winning R20 quick-pick ticket in Umkomaas, marking the life-changing moment she had long hoped for.

From Responsibility to Reward

The winner, who has played the lottery since turning 18, said she always believed her “big break” would come.

Having lost her parents at a young age, she took on the responsibility of raising 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 told Ithuba.

Plans for the Jackpot

Her first priority is her children’s future:

• Good schools and quality education for her kids.

• Financial support for her siblings to further their studies.

• Long-term investment to secure stability for her family.

Ithuba Celebrates

Ithuba CEO Charmaine Mabuza praised the win’s impact:

“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.”

A Message of Hope

The winner encouraged others to remain optimistic:

“Keep playing and stay hopeful, as your lucky break could just be around the corner.”

{Source: IOL}

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