Rags to riches for R6.5m lotto winner
2013-02-06 14:09
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Johannesburg - After living off R750 a month, a
KwaZulu-Natal man has become a multi-millionaire after winning the lottery.
The man, 54, won close to R6.5m after buying a R20 ticket
for the 19 January draw, spokesperson for national lottery operator Gidani,
Thembi Tulwana, said in a statement on Wednesday.
"When he visited a nearby shop that sells lottery
tickets after the draw, he discovered that he had matched the winning
numbers... He later hid his ticket in his shoe for safe keeping."
The new millionaire, who did odd jobs to get by, said the
first person he told of the winnings was his cousin.
Despite his rise to riches, the man told Lotto officials
he wanted to keep his simple lifestyle and build a house for his children.
"He would also be able to relocate his children, who
are currently residing in KZN, to join him in Johannesburg, where they would be
able to go to some of the best schools," said Tulwana.
The man said he had dreams that he would one day win the
game, and always played the same numbers.
"Sighing with great relief, he told the advisers
that this money has come at the right time," said Tulwana.
A second winner for the same draw had yet to come forward
and claim their prize.
The winning numbers for the draw were 7, 15, 23, 28, 29,
49 and the bonus ball was 2.
The winning numbers for the lotto plus draw were 13, 18,
23, 27, 32, 46 and the bonus ball 22.
- SAPA
