Grassy Park grandma bags R13 million lotto jackpot
She's planning to spend it charitably.
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Ithuba National Lottery confirmed that the Lotto Plus 1 jackpot draw on 23 April changed a Grassy Park grandma's life when she became R13 million richer.
The winning ticket, purchased in-store in Grassy Park, Western Cape, was bought for R40 using the manual selection method, Ituba said in a statement.
“I watched each of the winning numbers appear, and I could hardly believe what I was seeing,” she said.
“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”.
Upon confirming her win, she couldn't wait to share the news with her son and gave him a call.
She plans to invest much of the winnings to ensure her comfort during her retirement.
She also plans on spreading the joy by donating some of her winnings to charity.
Charmaine Mabuza, CEO of ITHUBA, extended warm congratulations to the winner, stating, "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."