Two lucky South Africans just split a R78m lotto jackpot

Updated June 27, 2025, 6:26 a.m. | By East Coast Breakfast

What happens when a panelbeater and a self-employed woman play the lotto? They each bag R39 million...

Imagine waking up one day and realising you’ve become an instant multi-millionaire.

Well, that’s exactly what happened to two everyday South Africans after they each scooped over R39 million from the same R78 million Lotto jackpot.

Their stories are proof that fortune can find you when you least expect it!

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A mother’s dream come true

First up is a self-employed woman from Johannesburg who struck gold with a R30 Quick Pick ticket she bought at a local day and night superstore.

As someone who plays regularly, she never imagined this casual purchase would turn her life upside down.

“I was in shock and complete disbelief when I realised I had won,” she shared. The first person she told? Her husband, and it’s a moment they’ll treasure forever.

For this Lotto queen, the money isn’t just about luxury.

She plans to use her winnings to build a better life for her family, investing in a new home, a reliable car, and growing her business as a hardworking, self-employed mother.

Talk about a generational game-changer!

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A panelbeater’s life-changing call

On the other side of town, a panelbeater also played a Quick Pick via a banking app with a R200 wager.

Then he got a life-changing phone call from his bank. For once, it wasn’t about bank charges.

“I just found out, and it feels absolutely surreal,” he said.

Despite playing every week, he admitted that winning always felt like a distant dream. “But I had hope. Now, here I am, a multi-millionaire.”

For this lucky gent, the jackpot means more than just financial freedom.

He plans to invest a large portion of his winnings, donate to charity, and indulge in his love for bikes. Now, there’s no limits on the open road.

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Charmaine Mabuza, CEO of Ithuba, was thrilled to see both winners come forward.

“This new financial reality can be overwhelming, which is why we at Ithuba are passionate about not just responsible playing, but responsible winning too,” she said.

These two stories remind us that it’s not always about how much you play, but that spark of hope every time you get a ticket.

One bought a ticket at a corner store, another via a banking app. Both of them used Quick Pick and now, they’re both multi-millionaires.

So next time you’re feeling lucky, you just might be a ticket away from rewriting your story too.