A man from KwaZulu-Natal has won the LOTTO PLUS 2 jackpot valued at over R38 million from draw number 2469 on Saturday, 31 August. The lucky winner, who works as a plumber, discovered the life-changing news on Sunday evening while getting ready for bed.
"I received an SMS from the bank earlier, informing me that I had won some money and needed to contact ITHUBA," he explained. "I hadn’t checked the numbers at that point, so I was not sure how much I had won. I usually leave it in the bank for small wins, which they deposit directly. I have previously only won small amounts like R50, R100, or even R5. As I made my way to the ITHUBA office, I was hoping for at least R1 million to help improve our home. Even that seemed like a stretch. Imagine my shock when I found out I had won R38 million! I felt completely overwhelmed, as if I were in a dream," said the emotional winner.
He plans to use his winnings to purchase a new house—nothing extravagant, just a warm, beautiful home for himself, his wife, and their two children. "I also want to invest in my children's education and save for their future. It is important to me that this money continues to support us for a long time. I am eager to receive financial advice and learn about proper investments," he added.
Charmaine Mabuza, CEO of ITHUBA, remarked, "While this winner is incredibly happy about his winnings, we also recognise that winning such a significant amount of money can be overwhelming and have a profound impact; that is why we offer trauma counseling and financial advice to winners of R50,000 and more. We are excited for what lies ahead for him and his family."
All winnings are tax-free and paid within 72 hours of a valid claim. Players must be 18 years or older.
