A lucky Manchester United fan from the Western Cape is celebrating a life-changing R163 million Powerball jackpot win! The devoted supporter, who purchased his R30 ticket through the Nedbank banking app, plans to use his winnings to fulfill a lifelong dream: watching his beloved team play overseas with his children.
“My children and I are all fans of Manchester. I’ve always dreamt of watching them live, and now we can,” he exclaimed. However, he intends to keep the win a secret from his children, emphasizing the importance of hard work and discipline.
The generous winner also plans to surprise his wife with an overseas girls' trip with her sisters, a long-cherished wish of hers. And, according to The South African, he plans to buy her the best coffee machine on the market, joking that she might prefer a live-in barista!
His winning ticket was a combination of a Quick Pick and manually selected numbers inspired by the birth dates of his loved ones. Initially, he thought he had only won R10 after receiving a routine app notification. It wasn't until a call from his bank that he realized the magnitude of his win.
This massive jackpot, the largest Powerball prize of the year, followed 21 rollovers, creating immense excitement across South Africa. The winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, expressed overwhelming joy and described the win as life-changing, not only for himself but for his family's future.
He plans to support his relatives and provide his children with more opportunities. He also intends to take swimming lessons and learn a musical instrument, fulfilling personal goals that were previously out of reach. Ithuba and the National Lotteries Commission are currently completing the formal claims process.
This feel-good story highlights the transformative power of winning the lottery and the joy of sharing good fortune with loved ones. Congratulations to the lucky winner!