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Win big with Big September on 947 — daily cash prizes and support for Surgeons for Little Lives, helping children access life-saving surgical care in Gauteng.

Big September

Play for a purpose — win big and help save little lives

R1 million in cash is up for grabs every weekday

At LottoStar, charity is a privilege not an obligation. That’s why Big September isn’t just about big wins — it’s also about making a 

 in the lives of children who need it most.

We’re proud to be supporting the work of 

 — a team of dedicated paediatric surgeons and volunteers transforming children’s healthcare in South Africa’s public hospitals. Their mission? To ensure that less fortunate children in state hospitals have access to the world-class, compassionate, and life-saving surgical care they deserve.

Funds raised will be used to purchase surgical equipment and consumables to enhance the operations performed on young patients in the paediatric wards of Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital in Gauteng, made possible through Surgeons for Little Lives.

From scheduled operations to life-saving emergency procedures, the team performs over 200 paediatric operations every month. By entering Big September, you’re helping to drive the transformative change that our public sector so urgently needs. Each entry brings us closer to a future where no child is denied high-quality surgical care due to a lack of resources.

By playing Big September on 947, you’re not just chasing big prizes — you’re giving children in Gauteng a fighting chance at a healthier future.

Register your LottoStar account and place a bet during the specified dates.

If 947 calls and you pick up, you instantly win R2,500 in cash.

If you’ve placed a bet on the qualifying dates, you’ll stand a chance to win up to R250,000 — four times a day, live on air!

You could win 1 of 120 Golden Tickets for the R1 MILLION Grand Prize at the end of the competition.

So what are you waiting for? We invite you to join us in saving as many little lives as possible. Enter now, register, and place your bets- don't miss this opportunity to win big prizes for an even bigger purpose.

Fighting Hunger, Reducing Food Waste, Changing Lives.

Did you know that approximately 20 million South Africans go to bed hungry every night, while 10.3 million tonnes of food go to waste annually?



 is tackling this crisis head on – rescuing perfectly good surplus food and redirecting it to where it’s needed most. Since 2019, they’ve been working to end hunger through food rescue, education, and long-term sustainability.

To help shift this devastating reality, The Star Foundation has committed R3,18 million to support SA Harvest’s mission. This funding will be used to:

Deliver food weekly to over 300+ community-based organizations (CBOs) across South Africa, including TSF partner beneficiaries such as 

Cover critical essential costs such as logistics, warehousing, fuel and distribution to maintain and expand their reach.

Implement digital reporting to track meal distribution, nutritional value and beneficiary reach.

Support long-term food security by easing the burden on CBO’s so they can redirect resources towards education, infrastructure, and community development.

Together, we’re creating a future where no food goes to waste, and - no one is left behind. 

Since launching in 2019, SA Harvest has rescued 21.27 million kilograms of surplus food – enough to provide more than 83.72 million nutritious meals to vulnerable communities in South Africa.

Together, we are changing lives—one rescued meal at a time

SA Harvest

Fighting Hunger, Reducing Food Waste, Changing Lives

Did you know that approximately 20 million South Africans go to bed hungry every night, while 10.3 million tonnes of food go to waste annually?

Fighting Hunger 

“What if dignity, not just charity, was the key to breaking the cycle of homelessness?”

Homelessness is one of South Africa’s most pressing social challenges, leaving thousands without access to shelter, basic services, or opportunities for change.

At The Star Foundation, we believe that every individual in our society deserves to live a life full of dignity. We’ve partnered with 

 to support their proven Life Change Journey – a four-phase programme that offers individuals living on the streets a pathway out of homelessness and toward employment and independence4.those who live on the street a pathway out of homelessness and towards employment and independence.

Over the last 25 years, U-turn has crafted an innovative skills-based programme to overcome homelessness, designed by a multidisciplinary team of Occupational Therapists, Social workers, homeless support workers, counsellors, trainers and life coaches.

Our partnership focuses on the first two- and most critical – phases of this journey, which U-turn operates out of dedicated” Homeless Service Centres.” As the point of first contact with homeless individuals, these centres offer a safe space where they can begin their journey off the streets.

The Service Centres are sites where basic services are provided to meet the needs of those who need them most. Food, clothing, and hygiene services are available to clients while professional teams of therapeutic specialists offer group and individual counselling designed to build motivation in homeless clients to make the necessary life and behavioural changes needed to enrol further in homeless recovery support.

The Star Foundation is investing nearly R2 million in 2025 to fund the annual operations of two U-Turn Homeless Service Centres in Cape Town: The

. These centres provide safe, supportive spaces where individuals receive trauma counselling, skills training, and structured support to enable, build, and restore dignity among the most vulnerable in our communities.



Together, we’re not just meeting immediate needs – we’re restoring dignity, rebuilding lives, and creating pathways to lasting change. Join us in turning the tide on homelessness, one life at a time.

U-Turn

Homelessness is one of South Africa’s most pressing social challenges, leaving thousands without access to shelter, basic services, or opportunities for change.

At The Star Foundation, we believe that every individual in our society deserves to live a life full of dignity. We’ve partnered with U-Turn Homeless ministries to support their proven Life Change Journey – a four-phase programme that offers individuals living on the streets a pathway out of homelessness and toward employment and independence4.those who live on the street a pathway out of homelessness and towards employment and independence.

. These centres provide safe, supportive spaces where individuals receive trauma counselling, skills training, and structured support to enable, build, and restore dignity among the most vulnerable in our communities.

Breaking The Cycle Of Homelessness

"Thank you all so much for all that you did for us, we really do appreciate the support."

Surgeons for little lives

"We would like to thank you for your generous spirit in these extremely
challenging times."

Ladles of Love 

"Reach For a Dream Foundation would like to thank you and your organization for supporting the Foundation"

reach for a dream

"Thank you so much for everything. You and the Star Foundation made a huge difference."  Shane Peyper 

Wings of Inspiration Care Centre

"Once again, thank you to The Star Foundation for the meaningful donation made to the Hein Wagner Academy"

Fredrika Mansfeldt

"We are beyond grateful to receive this money, you have no idea how much this means to us!" 

Lambano Sanctuary

“We are speechless! What a spectacular way to start the new week. THANK YOU 

 for your amazing generosity and support. We are rolling up our sleeves - with this so many more surgeries have become possible!” – Project Flamingo

Project Flamingo

"Our deepest gratitude goes out to the Star Foundation for their generous donation"

Frida Hartley Shelter 

“Thank you to The Star Foundation for the wonderful contribution and making such a meaningful difference to the lives of these young people” 

Sherie de Wet 

“I would like to thank The Star Foundation for the wonderful work they are doing, and for the donation of medical supplies to HospiceWits”

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