‘I used to be anxious’: KZN lady claims R107 million Powerball

The R107 million Powerball jackpot winner from the 13 September draw has come ahead to say their substantial prize.

R107 MILLION WINNER

Ithuba confirms {that a} lady from KwaZulu-Natal has gained the R107 million Powerball jackpot after taking part in the identical numbers for 4 months in a row.

The elated winner who has requested to stay nameless, purchased her ticket through the FNB banking
platform on Friday 13 September 2024.

She acquired a name on Monday informing her to go to the Ithuba workplace to say her prize as she had gained.

“I texted my companion telling him that I bought the decision. At that time, I didn’t understand how a lot I had gained however I knew that each one my numbers matched the successful numbers however remained uncertain as as to if the numbers have been from the identical draw,” stated the excited winner.

The winner visited the Ithuba regional places of work in Durban, the place she realized that she was the only
jackpot winner of over R107 million.

Talking on the Ithuba places of work, she nonetheless remained in disbelief that she had gained and shared her considerations about her id being found.

Whereas enjoyable at residence together with her companion and kids on Saturday, the winner checked the successful
numbers, “Once I checked the numbers, I immediately recognised that the primary three matched mine, and
then I realised that in reality all of the successful numbers matched mine. Nonetheless, I used to be so anxious that I then
began to suppose that the numbers might have been from a distinct draw,” she stated.

She provides that she spent the weekend studying up on guidelines and limitations of successful to know the exclusions which may have probably excluded her from successful.

“I needed to make certain as a result of I couldn’t imagine that I had discovered the successful components. I’ve all the time
used the identical numbers, that are birthdays and ages of individuals. Nonetheless, 4 months in the past I made a decision to
slim my focus and play solely Powerball however I by no means believed I may ever win a prize this massive,” she
added.

She plans to spend her winnings of her kids’s training and needs to journey. She additionally reveals that charity contributions in the direction of the aged and animals will likely be key for her household. The 9 – 5 employee additionally plans to resign from her present job and take time to do all of the issues she has not had the time or cash to do.

“This jackpot is tantamount to 100 years’ value of my present wage,” she joked.

ITHUBA CONGRATULATES POWERBALL WINNER

Ithuba CEO Charmaine Mabuza needs the R107 Powerball winner nicely together with her newfound wealth.

“We’re happy to substantiate that the winner has efficiently claimed her winnings, which will likely be paid to her tax free inside 72 working hours. ITHUBA may even present trauma counselling and monetary recommendation to the winner.”

“We prolong our heartfelt congratulations and want her household the perfect as they embark on this new chapter of their life,” stated Mabuza.

Ithuba provides complimentary trauma counselling and monetary recommendation for prizes of R50 000 and above. All winnings are tax-free. Gamers should be 18 years or older. Play responsibly.

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