Goldrush Millions has made history with its inaugural millionaire, and the lucky winner is none other than Nirvana Moodley, a 53-year-old housewife from Northdale, Pietermaritzburg. The grand finale, held on Saturday night, saw Moodley walk away with an incredible R1 million in cash, cementing her place as the first of six millionaires Goldrush has pledged to create over the next six months.
A Moment of Pure Shock and Joy
Moodley was one of 37 branch finalists vying for the life-changing prize. In a dramatic and thrilling final ‘Spin the Wheel’ round, she was called up by celebrity hosts Barry Hilton and Loyiso Bala, beating out fierce competition to claim the jackpot.
Still in disbelief, Moodley revealed that she wasn’t even watching the wheel spin when her name was announced.
“To be honest, I thought Pietermaritzburg’s luck had run out after missing out on the earlier prizes of R100,000, R75,000, R50,000, and R25,000. I had actually started walking towards the cash desk when a waitress ran up to me to share the news. I was in complete shock—it still hasn’t fully sunk in. I have never won anything this big before, and I am so grateful to my husband, Goldrush, and God Almighty for this blessing. My message to everyone is simple—if you pray hard enough, your prayers will be answered.”
A Spectacular Event That Captivated the Nation
Goldrush CEO Mergan Naidoo extended his congratulations to Moodley and reminded the public that this was just the beginning.
“This is only the first of six millionaires we will be making over the next six months. The atmosphere was absolutely electric across our branches, from Rustenburg in the north to Jeffreys Bay in the south. Our staff and customers were glued to their screens, watching as Barry and Loyiso hosted this landmark event. The excitement was truly unmatched, as any of the 37 finalists could have walked away with the grand prize.”
Goldrush Bingo MDs Greg Sutherland and Kathleho Thejane echoed Naidoo’s sentiments, highlighting the immense effort that went into making the draw a success.
“This was one of the most ambitious promotions we’ve ever undertaken, and probably the first satellite gaming promotion of this scale in South Africa. While we had a few minor challenges, the event was an overwhelming success. Congratulations to Mrs. Moodley and to all our teams across the country for making this possible.”
More Big Winners on the Night
It wasn’t just Moodley who had a night to remember—other winners walked away with impressive cash prizes:
- R100,000 – Phalaborwa
- R75,000 – Dwarsloop
- R50,000 – Mthatha
- R25,000 – Cresta
What’s Next for Goldrush Millions?
The next phase of Goldrush Millions is already underway, with weekly qualifying tournaments happening every Friday at 2 PM and 8 PM across all Goldrush branches. Additionally, online tournaments will take place at 6 PM on select Saturdays.
Winning a branch tournament earns players a golden ticket, securing their spot in the branch finals. Each branch will ultimately send one lucky winner to the next R1 million grand finale, scheduled for Saturday, September 30, at 9:30 PM.
Goldrush Millions has been hailed as South Africa’s hottest gaming promotion, setting a new benchmark in the industry by guaranteeing a million-rand winner every month for six months. With total prize money exceeding R25 million, this promotion is changing lives across the country.
Entry is completely free, and anyone could be the next big winner! For more details, visit any of our stores located in KZN or check us out online and take your shot at becoming the next Goldrush millionaire!