ITHUBA, the proud operator of the National Lottery, is delighted to announce that the first winner of the monumental PowerBall Jackpot in Draw 1450, held on October 17, 2023, has stepped forward. The jackpot, an astonishing R64,460,746.18, was successfully claimed by a dedicated player who bought Ticket 1 using the ABSA banking platform.
Having been an enthusiastic lottery player for years, the winner had previously pocketed the highest win of R800. The winning streak hit a crescendo when she used the same numbers for three consecutive draws. On the third attempt, destiny smiled upon her, transforming her into a multi-millionaire overnight.
Overwhelmed with joy, the lucky winner expressed her astonishment and said, “I'm still coming to terms with the reality of this win. It’s beyond my wildest dreams.” While she remains in shock, she has already laid out a crystal-clear blueprint for her newfound wealth. At the forefront of her plans is finally purchasing a house– a dream she's cherished for a long time while living on rent. Beyond personal comforts, the winner also plans to invest a substantial portion of her winnings. She has identified five charities close to her heart that she will generously contribute to. Demonstrating a sense of humility and commitment, she intends to continue her current profession and won’t be hanging up her working boots anytime soon.
In her message to fellow lottery enthusiasts, the jubilant winner exclaimed, “Don’t stop believing; it can happen!”
Charmain Mabuza, the CEO of ITHUBA, commenting on this heartwarming story, stated, “We are over the moon to witness dreams being realised through the National Lottery. This win is a testament to the hopes and dreams we seek to fulfil for our loyal players. We encourage South Africans to continue playing responsibly and keep believing. Their day might be around the corner!”
ITHUBA wishes the winner a prosperous journey ahead and encourages everyone to keep playing and believing. Who knows? The next win might just be yours!
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All winners over R50,000 receive free financial and trauma counselling.
All winnings are tax-free.
Players must be 18 years and older.
ITHUBA is the proud operator of the National Lottery.
