ITHUBA, the proud Operator of the National Lottery, is excited to announce that the lucky Rustenburg resident has come forward to claim her R5.2 million winnings! This win is from a R40 wager, purchased at Astron Klopper Street in Rustenburg, for the LOTTO PLUS 2 draw number 2519 on Wednesday, 26 February.

The winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, was overwhelmed with emotion as she realised her dream had finally come true.

"I play the same numbers every day across various National Lottery games, and when I saw that I had won, I froze in shock! I couldn't believe that my persistence and faith had finally paid off." She exclaimed.

This stroke of luck will not only make a huge difference in the winner's life but will also have a profound impact on her family. She expressed her relief and joy at being able to pay university fees for her niece, enabling her to pursue her dreams without the anxiety and stress of tuition fees.

"I'm an avid churchgoer, and as part of my way of giving back to the community, I will be donating some of my winnings to my church," she said. "I'm grateful for this opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those around me."

Charmaine Mabuza, CEO of ITHUBA, extended her warmest congratulations to the winner. "We're beyond delighted for our winner, she'll now be able to give back to her community as she's always desired, and we wish her, her niece, and her church community all the best."

This amazing win is a reminder that the National Lottery is more than just a game – it's a chance to change lives and create a better future for individuals and communities.

ITHUBA is dedicated to supporting winners, offering trauma counseling and financial advice for winnings 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.