A lucky winner of the recent Powerball jackpot, worth over R77 million, has big plans for his newfound fortune, including launching a business he’s dreamed about for years but couldn’t afford to start.
The winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, also intends to pay off his home loan and invest in the future of his children. "This win is life-changing, and I want to secure a better future for my family," he said.
He was informed of his win the morning after the Tuesday draw by a call from the bank. Initially, he and his wife were in disbelief, but he quickly verified the news by visiting Ithuba’s offices. "I’m so happy about this win. It’s going to change my life forever," the winner added.
Taking a careful approach to managing the windfall, the winner plans to meet with a financial adviser to make informed decisions on how to wisely spend and invest the money.
The winning ticket, worth R90, was purchased through a banking app with numbers the winner had manually selected and played for years.
Ithuba CEO Charmaine Mabuza congratulated the winner, emphasizing the ease and security of playing the National Lottery through banking apps. "We are thrilled for the winner and remain committed to delivering a world-class lottery experience through continuous innovation and accessibility."