“Having worked on community projects that have been sustained by donations for many years‚ I know how good it feels to be on the receiving end. Now that I am a jackpot winner‚ I want to be on the giving side‚ and help those in need.”
So says a Gauteng mother who won R36-million in the Powerball jackpot in April‚ with a R30 quick pick ticket.
The Sesotho speaker added‚ “I could not believe what my son was telling me. He is the one that checked the numbers on TV and he literally fell on his knees‚ screaming: ‘We won!’.”
She is a day-care principal who also owns a small business within her community. Now she's dreaming of a comfortable home in tranquil surroundings‚ she told lottery operator Ithuba.
Besides continuing with her personal empowerment initiatives‚ she plans to relax‚ entertain friends and family and enjoy the peace of mind that comes through financial stability.
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