South African lottery winner claims R800,000 prize on the last day after ignoring multiple calls she believed were spam. In a remarkable story that exemplifies the extraordinary possibilities of the lottery, Ithuba, the operator of South Africa’s National Lottery, recounts an incredible victory for one fortunate winner. This unique incident highlights the life-changing potential of the lottery.
The winning ticket comes from LOTTO PLUS 2 Draw 2513. The participant purchased her ticket on February 5, 2025, via the Absa Banking App using the quick pick selection method with a R600 wager, and went on to secure a remarkable prize of R834 541.00. In a dramatic twist of fate, the ticket was due to expire exactly one year later.
On February 5, 2026, the very last day it could be claimed, the winner finally arrived at an Ithuba office after answering a call that informed her that her ticket was expiring that same day. What makes this story truly extraordinary is how close she came to missing out entirely. “On the day of the claim, the winner had attended a funeral.
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Throughout the day, her phone rang repeatedly, showing more than 30 missed calls. She ignored them, assuming they were spam or robocalls. The winner admits she has developed a habit of ignoring unknown numbers because many of them are automated calls and scams,” said Ithuba in a statement.
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