A Bloemfontein oupa has become the country’s newest instant millionaire after winning the R121 million PowerBall jackpot this week.
Lotto operator, ITHUBA, says the man arrived at the National Lottery Operator’s Bloemfontein office on Friday afternoon to claim his winnings
The winner said: “I checked my ticket about 30 times and I still could not believe that I was the big winner that everyone was talking about.
“When I arrived at the National Lottery office in Bloemfontein, I became both excited and anxious when it was confirmed that indeed I had won the R121 million PowerBall jackpot.
“I usually play Daily Lotto because it is cheaper and there’s a chance to win every day. When I won a bit of money from Daily Lotto, I decided to invest in playing the PowerBall and it paid off big time!”
The oupa is due for retirement but says he’s quitting his job: "I have worked hard enough and I am grateful to be granted an opportunity to retire earlier than I was expecting, without worrying about finances."
He will assist his wife to finish her degree and gift some of his winnings to his domestic worker, gardener and his church.