One of the Biggest Jackpots in South African History Fuels Nationwide Excitement

ITHUBA, the proud operator of the National Lottery, has announced that the PowerBall jackpot for Tuesday, 21 October 2025, has surged to an estimated R160 Million, following 21 consecutive rollovers. This makes it the largest jackpot of the year and one of the top three highest jackpots in South African lottery history.

The nation is abuzz as players across Mzansi rush to secure their tickets for a chance to become the next multi-millionaire.

“It’s incredible to witness the excitement and anticipation that continues to build as the jackpot grows,” says Charmaine Mabuza, CEO of ITHUBA. “A jackpot of this size captures the imagination of the entire country. It’s a special moment for South African players, and we encourage everyone to participate responsibly and continue dreaming big.”

There are many ways to join in the excitement:

• Buy tickets in-store at any National Lottery retailer nationwide.
• Play online via the official National Lottery website
• Play via major banking apps or USSD by dialling *120*7529# and following the prompts.

Ticket sales close at 20:30pm tonight! Don’t miss the chance to be part of South Africa’s next big lottery story.

Players must be 18 years or older. Play responsibly.

ITHUBA, the proud operator of the National Lottery, is delighted to announce that the winner of the R69,284,942.70 PowerBall PLUS jackpot from draw 1653 on Tuesday, 23 September, has officially come forward to claim his life-changing winnings. The lucky ticket was purchased in-store in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal, with a R45 wager and manual selection.

The winner, a devoted husband and father in his 50s, shared that he is still overwhelmed by the reality of his new fortune. “I honestly couldn’t believe my eyes. To think that I would one day see so many zeros in my bank account, it still feels like a dream,” he said.

For him, this win is more than just financial freedom, it is a generational blessing. “The burden of children having to take care of their parents while they only start attending to their own basic needs later in life ends with me. In my 50s, my wife and I have been raising our children in a rented home all our lives. Now, we can finally own a home of our own, and I want to make sure my children will also have houses once they complete their studies and start working.”

He expressed heartfelt relief that his children will now have the peace of mind to pursue their dreams without being rushed into adult responsibilities. “They must have the freedom to build the lives they want without the weight of providing for us, like I had to. Education will be their foundation, and I’ll make sure of that,” he said.

The winner also reflected on his elderly mother, who is over 80 years old. “There is nothing more I can do for her now, but one thing I’ve always wished for is to take her to a 5-star hotel. She deserves that experience, and I know she will love it.”

Despite his newfound wealth, the winner intends to continue working. He also revealed that he and his wife plan to travel together.

“We will start local, exploring South Africa, and then gradually travel internationally. But we will only do this from the interest earned on investments. I am going to take care of these winnings. They are a blessing for my family, and I must preserve them.”

Congratulating the winner, ITHUBA CEO, Charmaine Mabuza, said: “This is such a heart-warming story. We are thrilled to see the PowerBall PLUS jackpot transforming lives in such a meaningful way. With careful planning and investment, this win will benefit generations to come. That is exactly what we aim for at ITHUBA—that our jackpots bring lasting, life-changing impact.”

As with all high-tier winners, the Empangeni winner will receive free trauma counselling and financial advice to help guide his journey. Winners have 365 days to claim their prizes, which are paid tax-free within 72 hours.

Players must be 18 years or older to participate in the National Lottery. Play responsibly.

ITHUBA, the proud Operator of the National Lottery, is delighted to confirm that the winner of the R124,602,697.30 PowerBall jackpot from Draw Number 1639, held on Tuesday, 05 August 2025, has officially claimed her winnings. 

The winning ticket was purchased via the Absa Banking App, with a R37.50 wager, and the participant manually selected her numbers. The winner reported to the ITHUBA Johannesburg offices on Monday afternoon to complete the claim process. 

Recalling her experience, she shared: "I kept seeing calls from an unfamiliar number but thought it was telesales, so I ignored them at first. On Friday, I finally answered, and it was my bank advising me to report to the nearest ITHUBA office as I had won some money. They didn’t tell me the exact amount. It was only when I arrived at ITHUBA that I was told I had won the jackpot. I am still in shock." 

The winner expressed how the win will change her life: "My husband has been unemployed for a few years, so we’ve been living on one income; it’s been a tough, hand-to-mouth situation. Now everything will change. I wish my parents were still here; there’s so much I would have wanted to do for them. I will rebuild their house and restore it as our family home. My dream of owning a car will also finally come true." 

In line with ITHUBA’s winner services programme, she received trauma counselling and was offered financial advice to help her manage her new wealth. 

ITHUBA CEO, Charmaine Mabuza, congratulated the winner: 

"We are thrilled that the winner has come forward and deeply moved by how this life-changing jackpot will positively impact her and her family. Stories like this are at the heart of the National Lottery — giving everyday South Africans a chance to dream big and transform their lives. We look forward to celebrating many more winners in the future." 

Players must be 18 years or older. Play responsibly. 

ITHUBA, the proud Operator of the National Lottery, is delighted to announce that a jackpot winner has emerged from PowerBall Draw Number 1639, held on Tuesday, 05 August 2025, bagging a massive R124,602,697.30!

The winning ticket was purchased via the Absa Banking App, with a R37.50 wager, and the participant selected their numbers manually.

In addition to the jackpot winner, the draw produced several other winners across divisions. Seven players matched five numbers and each walked away with over R115,000 in Division 2, while 49 other participants each won over R10,000 in Division 3.

These winners purchased their tickets through a variety of convenient platforms, including in-store retailers, banking apps of various banks, the National Lottery website, the official mobile app, and USSD.

The jackpot winner is expected to make contact with ITHUBA soon, as banks notify winners of their winnings automatically. The winner will be offered trauma counselling and financial advice to help them navigate their new reality.

ITHUBA encourages all other participants to check their tickets, as there were winners across multiple divisions.

“We are looking forward to meeting the winner and learning about their plans for this huge jackpot. We encourage all participants to check their tickets to ensure they do not miss out on winnings from other divisions,” said Charmaine Mabuza, CEO of ITHUBA.

Players must be 18 years or older. Play responsibly.

ITHUBA, the proud Operator of the National Lottery, is excited to announce that one of the two winners of the R78,977,677.80 LOTTO jackpot from draw number 2551, held on Wednesday, 18 June 2025, has officially come forward to claim her prize of R39,488,838.90! Her winning ticket was purchased at a Day and Night Superstore in Johannesburg with a R30 wager using the Quick Pick selection method.

The self-employed winner is a regular National Lottery player, often using either Quick Pick or Manual number selections. This time, her Quick Pick selection proved to be the winning formula, landing her a life-changing win. "I was in shock and complete disbelief when I realised I had won," she exclaimed. "I couldn't wait to share the news with my husband – it's a moment that will stay with us forever!"

With her winnings, she plans to secure a better future for her family. Her priorities include purchasing a home and a car, as well as investing in her business as a self-employed mother. "I'm excited to expand my business and purchase an industrial machine that will really elevate my business," she said. "And, of course, I plan to continue to Phanda, Pusha, Play!"

"Congratulations to our lucky winner!" said ITHUBA CEO, Charmaine Mabuza. "We're thrilled to see this self-employed South African woman's business ambitions take flight thanks to her remarkable win. We wish her continued success in all her endeavors." Mabuza also extended an important reminder to the second winner, saying, "We urge the remaining winner to come forward and claim their share of this remarkable LOTTO jackpot."

Winners of R50,000 and more receive complimentary trauma counselling and financial advice from ITHUBA. All National Lottery winnings are tax-free. Players must be 18 years or older to play. Play responsibly.

ITHUBA, the proud operator of the National Lottery, is excited to announce that two participants have won the LOTTO jackpot totaling R78,977,677.80, each winning R39,488,838.90 from draw number 2551 on Wednesday, 18 June 2025. The first winning ticket was purchased through a banking app with a R200 wager using the Quick Pick selection method, while the second winning ticket was purchased at a Day and Night Superstore in Johannesburg, with a R30 wager using the Quick Pick selection method. The winner who played via a banking platform has been notified of their winnings by their bank and the Operator urges in-store participants to check their tickets.

"This draw not only produced 1 multi-millionaire, but two! Both winners will walk away with significant amounts of money that will undoubtedly change their lives," says ITHUBA CEO, Charmaine Mabuza. "The winner service team is eagerly awaiting the arrival of these winners and ready to help and support them every step of the way." She added.

The winners will be supported with complimentary trauma counseling and expert financial advice to help them navigate their new financial reality successfully. To help winners enjoy lasting benefits from their winnings, ITHUBA offers access to certified financial experts who provide valuable financial insights for winners of R50,000 and above. Mabuza added; Our objective is to empower winners to make informed decisions and secure their financial future, ultimately changing their lives forever through their winnings.

All winners have 365 days from the draw date to claim their winnings, and all National Lottery winnings are tax-free. Participants can check their tickets at retail stores or online through the National Lottery website or social media pages as there are more winners in other divisions.

Players must be 18 years or older. Play responsibly.

ITHUBA, the proud operator of the National Lottery, is excited to announce that one participant has won the PowerBall jackpot of over R68 million! The winning ticket was purchased through a banking app for Draw 1617 on Friday,23 May 2025, with a R45 wager using the Quick Pick selection method.

The winner is expected to contact ITHUBA to commence the claiming process any time now, as winners who play via banking platforms are notified of their winnings by the bank. ITHUBA CEO, Charmaine Mabuza, said; R68 Million is a significant amount of money, truly life changing. The winner will be supported at every step, with complimentary trauma counselling and expert financial advice offered to them to help them navigate their new reality successfully.

To help winner's enjoy lasting benefits from their winnings, ITHUBA offers access to certified financial experts who provide valuable financial insights for winners of R50 000 and above. Mabuza added, "Our objective is to empower winners to make informed decisions and secure their financial future, ultimately changing their lives forever through their winnings."

All winners have 365 days from the draw date to claim their winnings, and all National Lottery winnings are tax-free. Participants can check their tickets at retail stores or online through the National Lottery website or social media pages as there are more winners in other divisions.

Players must be 18 years or older. Play responsibly.

ITHUBA, the proud operator of the National Lottery, is excited to announce that a lucky participant has won the LOTTO PLUS 2 jackpot of R2, 064,660.80! The winning ticket was purchased in Taung North West for draw 2539 on Wednesday, 07 May, 2025, with a R30 wager using the manual selection method.

To claim winnings, winners must visit their local ITHUBA office, where they provide the necessary documentation to validate their win. Once all required documents are received, ITHUBA processes the claim within 72 hours. "At ITHUBA, we're overjoyed to see another life transformed by our games. Our team works tirelessly to ensure that winners receive their winnings seamlessly, while also offering support to help them navigate their new reality." - Charmaine Mabuza, CEO of ITHUBA. We urge the winner to come forward as soon as possible, she added.

All winners have 365 days from the draw date to claim their prize, and all National Lottery winnings are tax-free. Participants can check their tickets at the retail stores, or check results on the National Lottery website or social media pages, while participants who play on the banking platforms are notified of their winnings by the banks.

Players must be 18 years or older. Play responsibly.

ITHUBA, the proud Operator of the National Lottery, is excited to announce that the lucky Rustenburg resident has come forward to claim her R5.2 million winnings! This win is from a R40 wager, purchased at Astron Klopper Street in Rustenburg, for the LOTTO PLUS 2 draw number 2519 on Wednesday, 26 February.

The winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, was overwhelmed with emotion as she realised her dream had finally come true.

"I play the same numbers every day across various National Lottery games, and when I saw that I had won, I froze in shock! I couldn't believe that my persistence and faith had finally paid off." She exclaimed.

This stroke of luck will not only make a huge difference in the winner's life but will also have a profound impact on her family. She expressed her relief and joy at being able to pay university fees for her niece, enabling her to pursue her dreams without the anxiety and stress of tuition fees.

"I'm an avid churchgoer, and as part of my way of giving back to the community, I will be donating some of my winnings to my church," she said. "I'm grateful for this opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those around me."

Charmaine Mabuza, CEO of ITHUBA, extended her warmest congratulations to the winner. "We're beyond delighted for our winner, she'll now be able to give back to her community as she's always desired, and we wish her, her niece, and her church community all the best."

This amazing win is a reminder that the National Lottery is more than just a game – it's a chance to change lives and create a better future for individuals and communities.

ITHUBA is dedicated to supporting winners, offering trauma counseling and financial advice for winnings of R50 000 and above. Winnings are paid-out within 72 hours of a valid claim.

All National Lottery winnings are tax-free.

Players must be 18 years or older to play. Play responsibly.

ITHUBA, the proud operator of the National Lottery, is thrilled to announce that the PowerBall jackpot has soared to an estimated R100 Million for the draw on Friday, 24 January 2025. This is the biggest jackpot of the year so far, setting an exciting tone for 2025!

The last PowerBall jackpot won, a massive R77,428,794.30, was won by one lucky participant in Draw 1566 on 26 November 2024. After 16 rollovers, the estimated jackpot has grown to a record-breaking R100 Million, offering participants a chance to experience life-changing rewards.

Participants can buy tickets in participating retail stores nationally, on digital platforms of participating banks (Absa, Standard Bank, Nedbank, Old Mutual, African Bank, Tyme Bank, and FNB), on the National Lottery website or Mobile App, or via USSD by dialing 1207527#. Tickets cost R5 per board.

Charmaine Mabuza, CEO of ITHUBA, expressed her enthusiasm, saying, “Hearing how our winners’ lives are positively impacted is what drives us to continue working hard to offering these significant jackpots. ITHUBA has ensured an inclusive Lottery for all, through our convenient ways in which participants can buy tickets. We are excited to witness a celebration of a possible big win.”, said Mabuza.

Could you be the next big winner? Secure your PowerBall ticket today! Ticket sales close at 20:30 on Friday, 24 January 2025!

Players must be 18 years or older to participate. Play responsibly.