GQEBERHA | LUCKY ELDERLY GRANDFATHER WINS MASSIVE R23 MILLION POWERBALL PLUS DRAW

A Gqeberha grandfather who had been watching television realised he was R23m richer.

The pensioner, who had worked as a delivery driver, won the Powerball Plus draw from the March 14 draw.

He walks away with R23 377 517.90.

The winner, who is in his seventies, said he had watched the draw show on TV and realised immediately that he had the winning numbers and had become a multimillionaire.

“I couldn’t sleep that night, I was so excited and I had so many thoughts going through my mind.

“The next morning, I did not hesitate, and I went straight to the Ithuba office to process my winnings.”

In addition to buying a house and car, he intends on investing in his grandchildren’s education.

“I am very excited and feeling very blessed that I am now able to leave something behind for my children and grandchildren. My family would not struggle, they will have good lives long after I’m gone, with this now being their legacy,” added the winner.

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