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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 

Deck the halls, baby! LottoStar is taking over Santa’s sleigh this December with our competition, Santa’s Stash! And what’s in Santa’s Stash? R32 MILLION in cash prizes!

But that’s just the start… Over the past 6 months, LottoStar has been shaking up South Africa’s airwaves with various competitions, but Santa’s Stash is about to be even bigger.
From 3–12 December, Santa’s Stash lands on FOUR major radio stations, offering multiple daily chances to win a share of R32 MILLION in prizes.

Here's the best part: the prizes are huge but the core of Santa’s Stash is even bigger – every win supports incredible charities across South Africa and every radio station will be backing a different cause.

LottoStar is your Santa this year – you could be unwrapping festive prizes and unforgettable moments!

Getting on Santa’s Nice List has never been this thrilling:

on/after 1 December 2025, for a chance to win up to R250,000 playing Santa’s Stash, four times a day, on each station!

Keep your phone close! If your favourite radio presenter calls and you answer, up to R20,000 is yours instantly!

Will this festive fortune find you? Enter, register and bet to find out.

The Heart of Santa’s Stash: Giving Back

Santa’s Stash isn’t just about winning

 Each radio station supports a charity that uplifts lives and brings hope this festive season.

is a non-profit organisation built on a powerful truth: one organ donor can save seven lives. More than raising awareness, they are transforming the donor landscape in South Africa by creating support networks for patients awaiting transplants and introducing innovative tools like the Time Capsule, a voice note system that helps potential donors communicate their final wishes to loved ones. They also established the LifePod, a specialised donor ICU designed to preserve organs with care and dignity until the transplant procedure can take place.


 has been a beacon of hope, turning stories of struggle into stories of triumph. From funding life-changing surgeries to supporting communities in need, they don’t just share stories—they create real impact. This festive season, your entry could be the reason someone receives the help they need most, making a lasting difference to an individual, community or an organisation in need.


is East Coast Radio’s cherished community project, spreading hope and support to those who need it most. Every week, host Damon Beard connects listeners and sponsors to create real change — from building homes and providing mobility aids to offering financial help or making personal dreams come true. With The Big Favour, every small act turns into a big difference.


KFM 94.5 – Carte Blanche: Making a Difference Trust

The Carte Blanche Making a Difference Trust 

has been transforming paediatric healthcare in South Africa’s public hospitals for years, building and equipping lifesaving wards, ICUs, and emergency units. One of its shining achievements is the new Paediatric Emergency Unit at Sebokeng Hospital, brought to life through its partnership with LottoStar, giving thousands of children each year access to compassionate, child-focused emergency care. The Trust’s mission continues with an upcoming project at George Hospital, where, in yet another collaboration with LottoStar, it will help create a new paediatric facility, expanding access to quality care and brighter futures for young patients in the region.

This December, Santa is going BIG—R32 MILLION in prizes, four radio stations, sixteen daily draws, and the chance to support incredible South African charities. Santa’s Stash isn’t just a competition—it’s a celebration of winning, giving, and unforgettable festive moments.

Enter. Register. Bet – you could claim your share in Santa’s Stash.

Santa's Stash: Sleigh Your Way To A Share of R32 Million

We’ve wrapped up Big September in the best way possible – with a brand-new millionaire in town! Meet Noluthando Zwane, a single mom of 5 from Soweto, whose life has been turned upside down in the best way possible – thanks to LottoStar!

For Noluthando, the journey from receiving a Golden Ticket to becoming a millionaire was nothing short of a dream come true. Here’s what she had to say about her unforgettable experience:


When you received one of 120 Golden Tickets - what was it like knowing you had a shot at R1 Million?


When I saw the Golden Ticket in my emails, I was quite sceptical. But once I got the call confirming all the details, it sank in that I could be a millionaire.


What was racing through your mind during each nerve-wracking round?


It was all a blur of nerves and excitement. The moment I got the gold sticker in the vinyl, it clicked that I made it to the final round.


When you made it to the final three and chose the first turntable, how did you trust your instincts?


I just trusted my gut. Something told me that the middle turntable was the one. I just had a feeling that was the one to unlock my win.


The moment of truth - how did it feel to become LottoStar's R1 Million Big September Grand Finale winner?


I was over the moon – a dream come true. I can finally achieve the goals I have set for myself and give my family the life that they deserve.


How do you plan on spending your big win?


I can finally purchase a home for my children – this win is life-changing for so many people close to me.


Any words of encouragement to other players?


Keep entering our LottoStar competition and keep betting, your win will come.

Noluthando entered, placed her bets and walked away with R1 Million! Now, she’s ready to make her dreams come true and change the lives of her family members.

It’s not just Big September, it’s BIG 2025 – place your bets on an amazing array of games for a chance to win payouts of up to R75 Million – instantly!

Oh, what a Big September it was

This October, the spotlight could be on YOU. From 8 – 31 October 2025, LottoStar and Metro FM are giving you the chance to Woza into instant cash, daily wins, and the ultimate prize – R1 Million. With prizes this big, LottoStar’s Woza Win competition is where you want to be.

A call from Metro FM could light up your day. A Golden Ticket could change your life. The Grand Finale could make you an instant millionaire.



: If you’re new, register a LottoStar account and place your bets during the qualifying dates.

 If Metro FM calls and you answer, you instantly win R2,500 in cash.

You could win up to R250,000 FOUR times a day.

Every bet brings you closer to one of 120 Golden Tickets – your guaranteed pass to the Grand Finale, where one lucky player will walk away with R1 Million.

Each week, 40 Golden Tickets will be given away. Winners will head to the Grand Finale venue for the final showdown. If you’ve won one, keep an eye on your inbox – your Golden Ticket email is your gateway to glory.


At LottoStar, winning isn’t just about the money, it’s about creating real change. With our Woza Win competition, we’re proudly supporting 

 launched an In-School Breakfast Programme across 8 schools in Mpumalanga. This initiative makes sure learners start their day with full stomachs and focused minds. Because when children are hungry, they can’t learn and when they’re nourished, they thrive.

But it doesn’t stop there. The programme also empowers locals with skills training. Participants gain hands-on experience, earn certificates, and boost their employability –helping them secure brighter futures beyond the classroom.

Proceeds from the competition will go towards supporting a school in Gauteng —helping to feed learners and empowering locals with training programmes that strengthen their CVs and boost future job opportunities.

So, when you Woza Win with LottoStar, you’re not only chasing your own big win, but you’re also helping shape South Africa’s future.

Enter. Register. Bet – because this is one you don’t want to miss.

Woza Win with LottoStar & Metro FM – R1 Million on the Line!

Every LottoStar competition reminds us of what the power of community can achieve. Our Big September on 947 was not just about thrilling wins but also about giving hope where it matters most and making a real difference for South Africa’s little ones.

After three weeks filled with wins, three exciting games and an unforgettable Big September – it’s a wrap!

Our players walked away with R534,000 in winnings and raised R864,500 for Surgeons For Little Lives – a non-profit organisation committed to saving and transforming the lives of children through access to quality surgical care.




South African doctors are among the best in the world, but many face challenges that are beyond their control – from limited resources to overburdened public hospitals. This is where Surgeons For Little Lives steps in.

Run by a group of paediatric surgeons, the organisation raises funds for specific projects that can improve paediatric care. Whether it’s purchasing new equipment, upgrading facilities and offering support to family or caregivers, they aim to raise the standard of paediatric surgical care where public hospitals cannot achieve this on their own.



Thanks to the funds raised through our Big September competition, every R150 will go towards supporting a child’s surgery at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital. This funding will help improve the quality and safety of operations performed on young patients – from scheduled procedures to urgent life-saving surgeries.

The paediatric surgical team performs over 200 operations every month, giving countless children a fighting chance at recovery and a brighter future.




To every player who entered our Big September competition on 947, you have helped drive a transformative change that the public healthcare sector needs and a second chance at a healthy, happy life for our little ones – Thank you!

Big September 2025 – Wins, Hope & Little Miracles

Mark your calendars for something extraordinary! From 15 September to 3 October 2025, LottoStar and 

are unleashing Big September – three electrifying weeks where dreams could meet reality and your participation will create ripples of change.

We're not talking about pocket change here, players stand a chance to win a share of R1 Million in cash, every single weekday, transforming ordinary September days into a BIG September!

 – Head to 947.lottostar.co.za and answer a simple LottoStar question.

 – When 947 calls you and you answer, that simple pick up instantly puts R2,500 in your pocket.

Enter, register and place your bets during the stipulated bet dates for a chance to win up to R250,000 – FOUR times a day.

 – Every bet you place brings you closer to one of 120 Golden Tickets – your pass to the Grand Finale where R1 MILLION hangs in the balance.


Behind every thrilling moment of our Big September competition lies a profoundly meaningful purpose – funds raised will go towards 


At Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, every day is a fight for survival but also a chance for a miracle.

That’s where Surgeons For Little Lives steps in. They don’t just performing life-saving surgeries, they’re building the very foundation of hope. From creating specialized children’s wards to providing state-of-the-art equipment and supporting families, they give young patients the chance to dream beyond their diagnosis.

And here’s where you come in: with LottoStar’s Big September, every R150 raised helps fund a surgery, equip a ward and change a child’s tomorrow.

Your win could mean more than a boost to your bank balance, it could mean a second chance at life for a little one. Together, we’re turning bets into brighter beginnings.

Big September at LottoStar refuses to be ordinary. It's loaded with life-changing wins and designed for those ready to step up when opportunity calls their name.

Enter and place your bets for a chance to win BIG this September

Big September: Life-Changing Wins and Meaningful Impact

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

From 11 to 29 August 2025, LottoStar and

 – Africa’s biggest radio station are calling you to Woza Win! This could be your moment to step forward and claim your share of R1 Million in cash prizes every weekday.


 and we’re inviting you to come through for serious cash, exciting games live on air and a chance to support a cause that truly matters and empowering youth across South Africa.

 and answer a LottoStar question to enter.

Register your LottoStar account if you haven’t yet and place your bets during the stipulated bet dates.

If Ukhozi FM calls and you answer, you instantly win R2,500 cash – just for picking up the phone!

You could win up to R250,000 four times a day.

Plus, every bet gets you closer to one of 120 Golden Tickets — your guaranteed pass to the Grand Finale, where one lucky winner will take home a massive R1 MILLION!

Each week, 40 Golden Tickets will be handed out. Winners will be invited to Ukhozi FM’s studios to compete for the grand prize. If you score a ticket, it’ll land in your mailbox – so keep an eye out!



At LottoStar, it’s not just about betting, it’s about building a better future. That’s why we proudly support

 one of Africa’s humanitarian organisations. For over three decades, they been at the forefront of disaster relief, hunger alleviation, health support, education and water provision.


, addresses South Africa’s severe water crisis. Over 10 million South Africans still live without safe, clean drinking water. Through this initiative, Gift of the Givers is delivering a simple but revolutionary solution: a bucket water filtration system that provides clean, drinkable water for up to two years.


Each filter removes 99.99% of harmful bacteria like E. coli.

It’s gravity-powered, requiring no electricity, making it perfect for remote and under-resourced areas.

It delivers 1 litre of clean water every 2 minutes.

At R500 per bucket, each one supports an average of five people for two years.

Turn your win into a win for your community too.

So, woza! Come place your bets, come win big, and come be part of something bigger.

Woza Win - Come Claim Your Share of R1 Million

Get ready, KZN! The surf’s up and so is your chance to win BIG with LottoStar’s Fortune Frenzy, taking over 

 from 14 July to 1 August 2025. There’s a share of R1 MILLION in cash up for grabs, every weekday! You could be next to cash in – live on air.

If ECR calls and you answer, you win R2,500 in cash – instantly!

If you’ve placed a bet on the qualifying dates, you could win up to R250,000 FOUR times a day, playing one of our exciting games, LIVE on air.

Each week, these thrilling games will be played on ECR:


You could win 1 of 120 Golden Tickets which secures you a spot in the Grand Finale, where one lucky winner will walk away with a R1 MILLION cash prize!

Each week, 40 Golden Tickets will be awarded to qualifying players. To qualify, just place a bet that week – it’s that simple.All 120 Golden Ticket holders will go head-to-head in the Grand Finale on Tuesday, 5 August 2025 for the Grand Prize, live from the East Coast Radio studio.

Golden Ticket winners will be notified by email – so keep your eyes on your inbox.


In true LottoStar style, we’re not just making millionaires – we’re making a difference. Each entry helps us support 

, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing safe infrastructure for under-resourced primary schools. Your participation will help build safe, clean, flushable toilets for learners in KwaZulu-Natal. Your chance to win becomes their chance to learn in safety.




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We all have our thing – maybe it’s always choosing the same number or claiming the same seat every time. Maybe it’s a lucky item of clothing for big moments, or a song you listen to before an important moment. For some, it’s simpler – spotting a certain number and reading it as a sign that their luck is about to turn.

Some people call it superstition, and others call it having a system. Either way, humans have been creating lucky rituals for as long as we’ve been trying to make sense of uncertainty.

Think about the little routines we develop around our everyday life. We knock on wood, cross our fingers, avoid certain numbers and attach meaning to dates that are important to us. When something feels uncertain, having a familiar ritual can give us a sense of control and comfort and when it comes to games of chance, those rituals can become even more interesting.

Your lucky number might be your birthday, your anniversary or a number that has appeared in a memorable moment in your life. Your lucky colour might be one you associate with a particular good day. Even a favourite song can become part of your routine simply because it puts you in the right mood.

Then there are the more personal rituals. The person who always taps the screen three times before spinning the slots, chooses the same betting amount every time or those who chant a mantra out loud.

In reality, there’s an important difference between having a lucky ritual and actually having a formula for an uncertain outcome. Part of the fun is the personal connection we create with the experience. Maybe that’s why we love lucky rituals so much because they give uncertainty a little personality.

What’s your winning ritual? Do you have a number you always return to? A favourite LottoStar game? A lucky day? Or are you more of a “let’s see what happens” person?

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