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Lottery Winner Will Ask Ancestors for Advice

In the News Today: After a search, Ithuba has confirmed that the winner of the R8.5m Lotto plus 1 jackpot, an elderly man, has claimed his payout.

An R8.5m lottery jackpot winner from Nomathamsanqa, near Addo in the Eastern Cape, says he will consult his ancestors to guide and inform the decisions he makes with his newfound wealth.

His one definite decision will be to obtain medical aid membership for himself and his wife.

The elderly man walked into the Gqeberha Ithuba office accompanied by his son and daughter to claim his winnings, the lottery operator said. To ensure privacy, the pensioner decided against validating the win at the USave shop where he bought the ticket.

“We are a small community and word gets around quickly,” he said.

He wagered R50 via quick-pick selection last month but… continue reading HERE.

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