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From 3 December to 12 December 2025, LottoStar climbed into Santa’s sleigh and took Santa’s Stash on a festive joyride across FOUR major radio stations. And while every great sleigh ride has to come to an end, the magic of LottoStar’s Santa’s Stash? That part is far from over.

Together with our players, Santa’s Stash delivered a season of cheer that went way beyond the wins. R4,017,500 was sleighed straight into players’ pockets and a total of R7,547,500 was raised for charities that bring hope, healing and real change to communities who need it most.



Four Stations. Four Causes. One Powerful Purpose.


On 947, Santa’s Stash proudly supported Save7, a non-profit built on one life-changing truth: one organ donor can save seven lives. Save7 isn’t just raising awareness, they aim to create life-saving change.
Thanks to our players, a total of R1,935,000 was raised to help expand Save7’s life-saving work, including plans to build more LifePods across Gauteng. These specialised donor ICUs preserve organs with care and dignity until transplant, giving families hope when it matters most.


East Coast Radio – Supporting The Big Favour


On East Coast Radio, Santa’s Stash teamed up with The Big Favour, a community initiative that steps in where help is needed most.
With R1,847,500 raised, these funds will fuel campaigns that uplift communities, restore dignity and remind people that even in tough times, kindness still shows up.


Jacaranda FM – Supporting Good Morning Angels


Jacaranda FM’s Santa’s Stash supported the beloved Good Morning Angels segment, known for turning compassion into action.
A heartwarming R1,877,500 was raised to support a variety of causes, continuing the Angels’ mission to change lives, one incredible story at a time.


KFM 94.5 – Supporting The Carte Blanche Making A Difference Trust


On KFM 94.5, players rallied behind The Carte Blanche Making A Difference Trust, raising a total of R1,887,500.
The Trust has transformed paediatric healthcare across South Africa for years –building and equipping life-saving wards, ICUs, and emergency units in public hospitals. One standout achievement is the Paediatric Emergency Unit at Sebokeng Hospital, made possible through its partnership with LottoStar.
And the journey continues. Next up is George Hospital, where yet another collaboration with LottoStar will help create a new paediatric facility, expanding access to quality care and brighter futures for young patients in the region.


LottoStar Took On Santa Duties — And Delivered Big-Time


Four radio stations.
Sixteen daily competition moments.
A share of R32 MILLION in prizes.



And Guess What… Santa’s Stash Continues


From 13 December to 24 December, the festive surprises keep coming.
Think bonuses, cash drops, and a few merry moments landing straight in your inbox — so keep checking your mail… Santa might just drop something into your account.

And one VERY lucky player will kick off 2026 as an instant millionaire. LottoStar will be randomly dropping R1 MILLION. All you need to do? Deposit into your LottoStar account this December, to stand a chance.

Because at LottoStar, the festive season is about more than just winning — it’s about giving, sharing, and spreading a little magic wherever we can. You could land the R1 Million prize on New Year’s Day or payouts of up to R75 Million, all year round.

Santa's Stash: Big Wins, Bigger Hearts 

Deal or No Deal Celebrity SA, proudly sponsored by LottoStar, recently brought together some of the country’s most popular faces to raise funds for U-turn Homeless Ministries. In total, R720,400 was raised to support the lives of homeless South Africans through this organisation.

Here are the celebs who selflessly helped to raise the money:

The funds raised will go directly toward U‑turn’s life-changing programmes, offering shelter, rehabilitation, and skills training that help individuals transition from the streets to sustainable livelihoods.

Deal or No Deal Celebrity SA prides itself on making a difference through a range of charity causes, such as child welfare, education, health, community upliftment, and more.

Catch Deal or No Deal Celebrity SA every Saturday at 6 PM on SABC 1.

Celebrities Unite to Raise R720,400, Supporting U-turn Homeless Ministries

LottoStar contributes R100,000 towards 14-year-old Felicity Ncube’s operation, who has been diagnosed with severe scoliosis, a painful curvature of her spine. Through Jacaranda FM’s Good Morning Angels, we stepped in to support Felicity and ensure she receives the care she needs.

Felicity was born without arms or legs and was left abandoned shortly after birth by her family. A painful start to her life.

Soon after being abandoned, Felicity was found and placed at Tshwane Haven Children’s Home, a place of safety and love for abandoned children. Despite being born without arms and legs, Felicity has learned to move around independently, hopping and using her wheelchair to navigate life on her own terms.

However, life presented her with yet another challenge. She is currently battling a severe spinal curvature (scoliosis) that threatens her mobility unless she undergoes urgent surgery.

With the help of compassionate doctors and medical professionals who have offered their services pro bono, Felicity will soon get surgery to correct her spine, which will also give her a real chance at a pain-free, independent future.

She aspires to be a motivational speaker, sharing her story with schools and communities to demonstrate that harsh circumstances don’t define one's destiny. Felicity has faced unimaginable odds with strength and grace, and we at LottoStar are proud to support her every step of the way.

The contribution forms part of the funds raised through our Fortune Frenzy competition on Jacaranda FM.

We wish Felicity all the best with her surgery and recovery.

LottoStar – Charity is our privilege, not an obligation.

LottoStar Empowers 14-Year-Old to Overcome Mobility Odds

Our thrilling Woza Win competition on Metro FM has come to an end – and true to LottoStar’s style, the biggest win is changing lives.

For three exciting weeks, South Africans tuned in, played thrilling games live on air and celebrated their wins. But behind winning big, something far more meaningful was taking shape. Together, our players helped raise R951,750 for 

 – an organisation dedicated to making sure that no learner faces the school day on an empty stomach.

Every morning, across South Africa, the Foundation serves nutritious breakfasts to learners in vulnerable communities. It’s a simple act with a powerful ripple effect. A meal at the start of the day doesn’t just fill a stomach – it fuels focus and gives every child an equal chance to learn, grow and dream.

The Foundation’s impact reaches further than the classroom. Those who prepare and serve the meals gain skills and experience that strengthen their prospects for employment, we have witnessed this with their partnership with

. Together, they’ve launched a five-year In-School Breakfast Programme across eight schools in the Ehlanzeni District of Mpumalanga, ensuring more learners start their day with the nourishment they need to take on the day.

Thanks to the funds raised during our Woza Win competition, the Foundation will be able to feed 1,561 learners for an entire year at Sefako Makgatho Primary School. That’s 1,561 young minds starting each morning with the energy to take on the day.

At LottoStar, we’ve always believed that winning should mean more – that every spin, bet or entry should have the power to change lives. And with your participation, it has.

To everyone who entered our Woza Win competition – thank you. You’ve helped turn a simple game into a force for good. Because when we play with purpose, South Africa wins too.

Until our next competition, explore Your World of Games by placing a bet on over 800 games and you could win instant payouts of up to R75 Million.

 Woza Win: Serving Wins, Changing Lives

At LottoStar, fortune isn’t just about winnings and life-changing payouts. It’s about the power of transforming wins into something greater – hope, healing and opportunity. Through The Star Foundatio

, our platform for social impact, we’ve partnered with remarkable organisations that are rewriting the story of communities across South Africa.

Through your support, we’ve been able to back initiatives that truly change lives. Here’s how:

Save7 – When One Life Ends, Seven More Begin


 competition with KFM, LottoStar players raised 

 a groundbreaking organisation changing the way South Africa approaches organ donation.

Save7 transforms organ donation into a lasting legacy. Their Time Capsule initiative lets individuals record voice messages for loved ones, preserving their donor wishes in the most personal way. With your support, funds raised helped equip the LifePod ICU, a specialised unit where one life saved can give up to seven others a second chance. Because of you, futures will be restored, families will find comfort, and more lives will go on.


Good Morning Angels – From Compassion to Cure


 competition with Jacaranda FM, our players helped raise R1,024,000 for Good Morning Angels, a long-standing beacon of hope for South Africans in crisis.

R697,000 was used to purchase a cutting-edge laser treatment machine for the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital, giving young burn victims a chance at healing and recovery. The remainder contributed support Good Morning Angels’ life-changing projects, including endometriosis care, surgery for choledochal cysts and helping a woman with severe vision impairment regain the gift of sight – ensuring compassion reaches those who need it most.

These aren’t just stories of aid—they are stories of renewed dignity, courage, and second chances.


Groote Schuur Hospital – Urgent Care Without Delay


South Africa’s public hospitals face immense pressure, especially in emergency care. To help bridge this critical gap, LottoStar donated 

 to Groote Schuur Hospital’s Emergency Fund for Emergency Surgery (EFES).

This support enables 70 additional emergency theatre surgeries over the next year, particularly during high-traffic periods like weekends and public holidays when trauma cases spike. Every theatre list funded means another patient seen in time, another life saved, and another family spared loss.


Gift of the Givers – Water, Health, and Hope


 competition with Ukhozi FM, LottoStar players raised R879,000 for 

one of Africa’s most trusted humanitarian organisations.

These funds provided 1,758 Pure Flow Amanzi water filter buckets, each sustaining up to five people with clean drinking water for two years. Designed to be gravity-powered and electricity-free, these filters remove 99.99% of harmful bacteria, delivering a simple yet revolutionary solution to South Africa’s urgent water crisis.

This is more than water, it’s dignity, health, and hope delivered, one bucket at a time.


The Star Foundation – Uplifting the Nation Together


 LottoStar’s commitment to building a stronger, more compassionate South Africa. From healthcare and education to food security and emergency relief, the Foundation is built on a single belief: when we uplift others, we uplift the nation.

And none of this would be possible without you, our players and partners. Together, you’ve shown that games can spark more than just fortune. They can spark change.

Beyond the Wins: LottoStar’s Journey of Giving

What happens when entertainment meets purpose?

You get moments like this: Deal or No Deal Celebrity SA, proudly sponsored by LottoStar, raised a phenomenal R464,677 for Jumping Kids - a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing prosthetic equipment, mobility aids and ongoing care for children in need.

This generous contribution means that children waiting for prosthetics and medical support won’t have to wait as long. They’ll be able to get the life-changing equipment and care they need sooner. For many, this is more than mobility. It’s the chance to live, play and dream without limits.

All this was made possible by SA’s selfless celebrities who put their hearts and heads into the game.

Every deal made by the banker, every briefcase chosen by the celebrities didn’t just raise funds, it raised hope for the young amputees in need of a normal childhood.

These are the stars who made it happen and the money they raised:

Through their combined efforts, they raised R464,677, embodying the spirit of Ubuntu – showing that when we work together, even the smallest acts of unity can create something truly extraordinary for a greater cause. With the help of these celebrities and the unwavering support of the viewers, Jumping Kids can continue giving children the chance to walk, run and chase after their dreams.

Deal Or No Deal Celebrity SA airs every Saturday evening, at 6PM on SABC 1.

Deal or No Deal Celebrity SA Raises R464,677 for Jumping Kids

At LottoStar, giving back is at the heart of everything we do. That’s why our Woza Win competition on Ukhozi FM proudly supported 

, one of Africa’s leading humanitarian organisations.

For over three decades, Gift of the Givers has been a lifeline in times of crisis – providing disaster relief, fighting hunger, supporting healthcare, advancing education, and ensuring access to water for vulnerable communities.

Thanks to our incredible players, we raised R879,000 in support of this remarkable cause. This contribution will fund 1,758 water filter buckets, each valued at R500. Every bucket has the power to sustain an average of five people with safe, clean drinking water for two years – a true gift of life.

At the centre of this mission is 

, an initiative tackling South Africa’s urgent water crisis. Over 10 million South Africans still live without access to safe, clean water – a basic human right. Gift of the Givers’ solution is simple yet revolutionary:

A gravity-powered water filtration bucket, requiring no electricity.

Removes 99.99% of harmful bacteria, including E. coli.

Delivers 1 litre of clean water every 2 minutes.

This innovation is more than a bucket – it’s dignity, health, and hope for communities across the country.


Together with our players, LottoStar is proud to stand with Gift of the Givers in delivering pure, life-changing water – one bucket at a time.

LottoStar Woza Win Supports Gift of the Givers

 are proud to help a brave little girl get the surgery she urgently needs, giving her a second chance at growing up pain-free and healthy.

Eight-year-old Zelné is the youngest of three daughters of single mom, Annetjie Potgieter. Earlier this year, Zelné fell ill and what doctors first thought was appendicitis turned out to be something more serious. Upon further scans, it was discovered that she was suffering from choledochal cysts on her liver, which is a rare condition that can lead to serious complications if untreated.

It was recommended to have the cyst removed along with the girl's gallbladder and part of her small intestines to construct her bile ducts.

For mom Annetjie, this was not only an emotional challenge, but a financial one too. As a single mother without medical aid, she managed to raise R131,000 for young Zelné's surgery. However, the surgery total is R209,138, leaving a shortfall of over R78,000.

With her surgery scheduled for 19 August 2025, LottoStar will be covering the outstanding amount of R80,000 needed for Zelné’s surgery through Good Morning Angels.

The contribution forms part of LottoStar's Fortune Frenzy competition with Jacaranda FM - made possible by our players.

LottoStar, charity is our privilege, not an obligation.

Lottostar & GMA Donate R80,000 to 8-Year-Old Girl

 will be giving the gift of sight to a resilient young woman, living with severe vision impairment.

As part of our Fortune Frenzy competition with 

, we will be donating R47,000 through Good Morning Angels to Lerato Dibe, a 37-year-old single mother to an 8-year-old daughter who’s been living with severe visual impairment from early childhood.

Growing up in an environment where exposure to dust and fire ash was unavoidable, she developed chronic eye problems that caused her to rub them repeatedly as a child, without having an idea that it would cause long-term damage to her vision.

Today, Lerato sees just 5% through her right eye and about 50% through her left eye, and with age, her vision is expected to decline.

Every day, Lerato shows up to her work with a warm smile and a steady hand, serving coffees and kindness as a barista at a canteen in Gauteng. However, behind her gentle presence is a story that stopped one of her regular customers in their tracks.

The concerned customer noticed her struggling to see while working and decided to refer Lerato to their personal optometrist, who generously offered her a free assessment. After assessing Lerato, she recommended that she sees an ophthalmic surgeon, who also kindly did not charge for the assessment.

After the thorough examination, Lerato was advised on an urgent surgery to lift her dropping eyelid. This would later be followed by a specialised intraocular lens implant that could assist Lerato to regain up to 90% of her vision in that eye.

Even though Lerato received free consultations, there are still hospital, anaesthetic and lens bills that need to be covered.

LottoStar will contribute R47,000 to help cover Lerato’s medical costs. The contribution forms part of the money raised in our Fortune Frenzy competition.

Thanks to our players. This is something Lerato can look forward to - a brighter future where she’s able to move safely, work confidently and fully experience every smile, sunrise and the look of love from her daughter.

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Santa's Stash: Big Wins, Bigger Hearts

Santa's Stash: Big Wins, Bigger Hearts

Celebrities Unite to Raise R720,400, Supporting U-turn Homeless Ministries

LottoStar Empowers 14-Year-Old to Overcome Mobility Odds

Woza Win: Serving Wins, Changing Lives

Beyond the Wins: LottoStar’s Journey of Giving

Deal or No Deal Celebrity SA Raises R464,677 for Jumping Kids

LottoStar Woza Win Supports Gift of the Givers

Lottostar & GMA Donate R80,000 to 8-Year-Old Girl

Lottostar Gives a Cup of Kindness to Help Lerato See the World Again