
Deal or No Deal South Africa has its first BIG winner - WATCHDeal or No Deal South Africa has delivered its first BIG win as South African Siya N won a life-changing R250 000 in the global game show.
by Garrin Lambley
17-03-2023 16:53
in Entertainment
Deal or No Deal South Africa has delivered its first BIG win as South African Siya N won a life-changing R250 000 in the global game show. Photo: Supplied
Deal or No Deal South Africa has delivered its first BIG winner as South African Siya N took home a life-changing R250 000 in the popular global game show.
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Siya, 24, refused every offer made by the banker and walked away a quarter of a million rand richer which is the show's top prize.
According to the 702 website, Siya said he could not believe it' when host Katlego Maboe called his name as the chosen contestant.
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Siya boldly told the audience he was not prepared to go home with anything less than R100 000'.
He quickly eliminated the first six of 20 sealed boxes, each containing an amount ranging from R1 to R250 000.
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When it came down to only two amounts on the money tree and two boxes left to open, Siya broke down and started sobbing uncontrollably.
With tears running down his face, he risked it all by declining the Banker's final offer of R135 000 to ultimately claim the top prize.
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-- Siya, who lives with his sister in an informal dwelling, said he will use the money to carve out a career as an actor and in the media and entertainment industry.
Deal or No Deal winner has grand plans I've always wanted to be a professional actor or work as a radio or television presenter. It's my childhood dream and I can now use some of my winnings to make it happen, Siya said.
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Siya says he also plans to start a business, although he is not yet sure which kind.
Owning a business will give me independence, which means I won't have to rely on anyone for money. I need more time to figure out the details, but it should be something where I can use my hands because I am good with my hands.
Siya also plans to invest some of his winnings which will enable him to purchase a car as he is currently making use of public transport.
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Winning on the show has given me a chance to start changing and improving my life. I know that by making good decisions and with God's help I can be a successful businessman and actor by 2025.
Deal or No Deal South Africa airs on SABC 1, Monday to Friday, from 19:30 to 20:00, and repeats again the following day on SABC 3, Mondays to Friday at 17:30.
To become a contestant on the show and to stand a chance to win up to R250 000, visit the Deal or No Deal SA website or SMS PLAY to 43066.
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