KZN’s R5m lotto winner found: Her story will give you chills
Updated | By East Coast Breakfast / Skyye Ndlovu
KZN’s R5m mystery lotto winner has been found, and the incredible story of how she won will shock you.

Remember the hunt for KwaZulu-Natal’s missing millionaire? Well, the search is over. The lucky winner of R5.3 million has come forward, and her story is nothing short of incredible.
In her 20s, the young woman purchased her R5 Lotto ticket at a Shoprite in Melmoth, KZN, manually choosing the numbers.
These weren’t just any numbers though. They were the same ones her late father used to play religiously.
“He played Lotto often. I found an old ticket of his and decided to play his numbers. I never expected this outcome,” she said.
Talk about destiny.
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The woman and her sister have been raising their younger siblings after losing both parents. Life has been tough for their family, but this jackpot win is about to turn things around.
“Life has been difficult for us, but this win will change our circumstances. We will now have a beautiful, suitable home, and I can ensure my siblings receive a proper education.”
Before rushing to spend this money, she’s taking Ithuba’s financial advisory services, which is a smart move that will help her secure her family’s future.
“When I realised I had won, my priority was ensuring that this money would benefit my family in the long term. The financial guidance I received has been invaluable, and I plan to invest a significant portion of my winnings.”
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Ithuba CEO Charmaine Mabuza celebrated the win, saying, “This heart-warming story highlights the true purpose of the National Lottery: to give people hope and a chance to change their lives for the better. We are overjoyed to have played a role in changing the life of this remarkable young woman and her family.”
This story proves that sometimes, fate has a way of delivering our dreams in the most unexpected ways.

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