“We Know Your Tricks”: Lotto Winner Plans To Change Life After Winning R11M, SA Reacts
- A man won a staggering R11 million in the Lotto Plus 1 draw, with a ticket purchased through the banking app for less than R100
- The joyous news was shared on X, drawing a flood of comments from a largely sceptical online community
- Social media users expressed disbelief over the frequency of jackpot wins, with many advising people to stop playing the game entirely
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A local man came forward to claim his R11 million Lotto Plus 1 jackpot, which he won from a R60 ticket purchased via the TymeBank app.
The announcement was also shared on X by Ithuba, garnering many views and comments from a sceptical and unimpressed public.
The new multimillionaire had placed a modest R60 Quick Pick bet through the TymeBank app for the draw on Wednesday, September 3rd, winning a total amount of R11,276,926. Local news publication IOL reported that the winner always believed that his lucky break was just around the corner, which is why he always kept his phone close by. He said that when he received the notification that he was the jackpot winner, he was overcome with emotion and offered a prayer of gratitude.
A fortune in the palm of his hand
The publication further shared that the winner, who has not yet shared the news with anyone, has big plans for his prize money. He aspires to expand his business operations, pursue his passion for travel, and give back to those in need. He said that after securing his family’s future, he would definitely consider charity work. Ithuba's CEO, Charmaine Mabuza, also offered her congratulations, stating that the winner’s story is a great example of how the National Lottery can change lives.
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SA responds with scepticism and doubt
The news was met with a largely unimpressed and sceptical reaction to Ithuba's X account. Many users questioned how the jackpot was being won so suddenly and so often. Some said that the system might be rigged, as there was only one winner. Others offered some advice, telling viewers to stop playing the game, saying they would save a lot of money.
User @Sfisokhambule1 said:
"Funny how the jackpots are coming lately."
User @KingHov007 shared:
"At least now we know. No real person wins these jackpots. It's all just an act and a scam. Poor unsuspecting South Africans will continue feeding these lotto scams, very sad."
User @TP8254277660181 added:
"I stopped playing this regularly after recent allegations and never winning except for random R5. I must say I'm in a good space now."
User @RoxRonza commented:
"I've never seen a lottery being won every week apart from South Africa, of course. We must be a country that is blessed with winners."
User @Mshengu_Wawa asked and advised:
"Are you people still playing the lottery? You're literally burning and throwing away your money. Boycott it while you can. With that R300 you spend monthly on lotto, buy stock shares and check them after 20 years. You'll thank me later."
User @teramlombo said:
"Ghost winner, we know your tricks."
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3 Briefly News articles about the lottery
- A family man became an instant millionaire after matching numbers that scored him the R77 million PowerBall jackpot, playing via the Nedbank banking app.
- A lucky South African lotto player struck gold in the 3 October 2024 lottery draw, winning R104 million via quick pick.
- A South African man won R40 million in a Lotto Plus after matching all five numbers and the bonus ball on 28 December 2024.
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