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From Mining Dreams to Million-Rand Reality

From Mining Dreams to Million-Rand Reality From Mining Dreams to Million-Rand Reality
Written By
Lerato
Published on
06 Aug 2025

Sometimes, life’s biggest moments start with the smallest choices. For Nehal, a young mining apprentice with big dreams, it all began with something unexpected - a Golden Ticket email!

The Day Everything Changed
Picture this: A room electric with anticipation. Hearts racing. Dreams hanging in the balance and somewhere in the middle of it all, Nehal dared to believe that maybe his golden ticket would unlock R1 Million in cash.

In His Own Words: A Winner's Journey

  • When you received one of 120 Golden Tickets – what was it like knowing you had a shot at R1 Million?
    "I was quite hesitant when I saw the subject line. But the moment I opened that email and saw the Golden Ticket, I was over the moon."
  • What was racing through your mind during each nerve-wrecking round?
    "My heart was pounding! But when I made it past the second round, I was grateful that I am still in the running, still chasing this incredible dream of R1 Million.
  • When you made to the final three and you got to pick the first briefcase. How did you trust your instincts?
    "I'd been standing on the left throughout every single round – it felt like my lucky spot. So, when it came to that life-changing moment, I thought, 'One step to the left might be my step toward destiny.'"
  • The moment of truth – how did it feel to become LottoStar's R1 Million champion?
    "Over the moon doesn't even begin to cover it. It was pure, overwhelming joy mixed with disbelief. Dreams I'd tucked away suddenly felt within reach."
  • How do you plan on spending your big win?
    "Smart investing comes first – I want this blessing to keep growing. But I'm also treating myself to a well-deserved holiday. After working hard, it's time to breathe, celebrate, and soak in this win."
  • What is your go-to LottoStar game?
    "Fortune Frenzy.”
  • Any words of encouragement to other players?
    "Take that leap of faith! Register, enter, believe. Your life-changing moment could be just one click away, just like me.
  • "A message for LottoStar?"
    "Thank you, LottoStar, from the deepest part of my heart. You didn't just change my bank account, you gave me a new beginning. Dreams do come true.


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