Times remain tough in Mzansi with savvy South Africans tightening their wallets.
Every cent counts – whether earned or found lying on the street!
Hit the lottery jackpot signs
While the vast majority of lottery winners don’t go public with their new fortune for fear of that long-lost dodgy great granny knocking on their door, here are 10 sure signs that you’ve hit the jackpot …
You no longer check price tags … on avocados. “R80 for guacamole? Sure, I’ll take three.”
Your bank calls to ask if you’ve been kidnapped. “Just checking – someone deposited millions into your account. Blink twice if you’re safe.”
Your shopping cart has items in it that aren’t on sale. You even skipped the “Buy 2, Get 1 Free” offer.
You tell your boss you’ll “circle back” – from a yacht. With patchy Wi-Fi and zero intention of returning.
Your dog starts wearing a diamond-studded collar and refuses to bark at the help. His name is now “Sir Barkalot of Upper Constantia.”
You finally understand what rich people meant by “weekend home.” Except yours has a helipad and a butler named Charles who only speaks in riddles.
You start naming your future children after Italian sports cars. “This is little Lamborghini. Her sister, Ferrari, is still at piano lessons.”
You start planning a vacation … just because your plants look stressed. “These succulents deserve Santorini.”
You buy that one thing you’ve had in your Takealot cart since 2021. The ice cream maker you’ll never use, but definitely needed.
Your neighbours start waving a lot more than usual. And one of them mysteriously starts mowing your lawn for free.
Final sign? You’re still not sure if you actually won … but just in case, you’re already practicing your “humble” interview face.
