From a funeral to R800,000 in one day
· The South African
This South African Lotto winner from the Western Cape became an unlikely millionaire after purchasing a Lotto Plus 2 ticket on 5 February 2025 via the Absa banking app, using a Quick Pick selection with a R600 wager.
The ticket secured her a remarkable prize of R834,541.00. The catch? She had absolutely no idea she had won.
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Thirty Calls and a Funeral
Throughout that day, her phone rang repeatedly, showing more than 30 missed calls. She ignored them, assuming they were spam or robocalls. Behind the scenes, the lottery operator’s team had been working relentlessly to reach her.
Their persistence paid off when she finally answered, and was guided to the Claremont claims office on the very last day her ticket could be claimed.
From a Funeral to R800,000 in One Day
The day she claimed her prize, she had attended a funeral. “I couldn’t believe it. I had gone from attending a funeral to claiming over R800,000 on the very same day.
It was emotional, overwhelming and completely unexpected,” she said. Haibo, what a day that must have been. Sometimes life has a lekker way of reminding you that hope shows up when you least expect it.
What She Plans to Do With Her Windfall
According to reports by TimesLIVE, the winner shared her plans shortly after claiming her prize.
The determined retiree plans to renovate her home, settle the remaining balance on her car and spoil her husband, who has been a constant source of support since her retirement. It is the kind of win that reminds us what really matters.
Always check your ticket
She encourages fellow players to check their tickets and banking notifications regularly. Lottery prizes expire 365 days after the draw. According to reports by TimesLIVE, the winner shared her plans shortly after claiming her prize.
Stories of a South African Lotto winner from the Western Cape are a beautiful reminder that your windfall could be sitting quietly in your pocket right now. I always say, you have nothing to lose by checking. Check your tickets, Mzansi!