Lucky residents celebrate win

Lucky residents celebrate win

Residents of a housing estate in South Africa were celebrating after winning a major lottery prize.

The group, who are all friends and neighbours, had each paid in R100 (around £5) to buy their tickets.

They are set to receive a payout of around R3.5 million (around £170,000) after winning the South African National Lottery's Powerball jackpot.

"This is a dream come true for all of us," said one of the winners.

"We are absolutely over the moon and can't believe our luck."

They said they will use the money to pay off their debts and invest in their community.

"We will make sure that everyone in the community benefits from this win," they said.

"This is a dream come true for all of us. We are absolutely over the moon and can't believe our luck."

They added that they will also use some of the money to treat themselves to a celebration.

They said they will head to a local restaurant to enjoy a meal and some drinks together.

The group said they will also use some of the money to pay off their debts and invest in their community.

"We will make sure that everyone in the community benefits from this win," they said.

Their win is a reminder that anyone can win a big prize with a small investment.

As one of the winners said, "You never know when your luck will change."

Resident said they will use the money to improve their lives and the community they live in.

"We will make sure that everyone in the community benefits from this win," they said.

The group said they will use the money to pay off their debts, invest in their community, and treat themselves to a celebration.

They are set to receive a payout of around R3.5 million (around £170,000) after winning the South African National Lottery's Powerball jackpot.

This win is a reminder that anyone can win a big prize with a small investment.

Author's note: This article is a heartwarming story of how a group of friends and neighbours came together to win a major lottery prize, and how they plan to use the money to benefit their community.

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St Helens Star St Helens Star — 2025-11-26

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