ITHUBA, the proud Operator of the National Lottery, confirms that one National Lottery participant has won the R38,517,450.50 LOTTO jackpot from draw number 2505, conducted on 8 January 2025. This marks another significant payout under ITHUBA’s operation, the largest in 2025 so far.

The winner discovered that lady luck had visited his doorstep when he checked his winning numbers on the internet. The elated winner told ITHUBA that while he was in disbelief, he instantly shared the good news with his teenage child: “I immediately shared the news with my child and went to take a bath to calm myself down”, he said.

Despite his excitement, he remains remarkably calm and focused, with a clear plan to elevate his life and secure his child's future.

"My first priority is to buy a house and enroll in a business course," he revealed. "While taking care of the essentials, I also want to spoil my child and invest some of the winnings to secure our future”, he shared.

Charmaine Mabuza, CEO of ITHUBA, shared her pride in witnessing this significant pay-out, saying, "We are thrilled that this deserving father can now embrace new opportunities and build a brighter future for himself and his family. We wish him all the best on this exciting journey."

As the winner looks to the future, he plans to continue working until he completes his business qualification. "I'm excited to start this new chapter of my life," he said.

ITHUBA is dedicated to responsible gaming and responsible winning, offering trauma counseling and financial advice for winners of R50 000 and above. Winnings are paid-out within 72 hours of a valid claim.

All National Lottery winnings are tax-free.

Players must be 18 years or older to play. Play responsibly.

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