ITHUBA, the proud operator of the South African National Lottery, is urging all participants to check their tickets and claim any unclaimed winnings from National Lottery games. As of 30 October 2024, more than R257 million in prizes remain unclaimed across various games.

Among the significant unclaimed prizes is a PowerBall PLUS jackpot of over R3.4 million, purchased in Louis Trichardt on 19 January 2024, set to expire on 19 January 2025. Another substantial win is a Daily LOTTO prize of R640 100, bought in Carletonville, Gauteng, on 5 January 2024, expiring on 5 January 2025.

Unclaimed winnings that are not claimed within the 365 days period will be forfeited and redirected to support community causes through the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (NLDTF).

Participants may walk into their nearest retail store or ITHUBA office to validate their tickets to check if they have unclaimed winnings.

For participants using digital platforms which include, banking platforms, National Lottery website, and mobile App, there is no need to claim any winnings under R249 000, as these amounts are paid automatically into their bank accounts or credited directly to your National Lottery wallet, respectively. For winnings over R249,000, winners are promptly notified within 24 working hours and can easily complete the secure claim process at any ITHUBA regional office.

ITHUBA CEO, Charmaine Mabuza urges all participants who have played in the past year to check and validate their tickets. “It is always an unfortunate and anticlimactic when winners do not follow up on their well-deserved prizes. We appeal to all National Lottery participants to write their names at the back of their tickets and store them safely after playing. We also encourage participants to use our social media pages, website and digital App, to check the winning numbers once they have played,” says Mabuza.

Do not let your winnings slip away! If you played, check your tickets and collect your winnings before they expire! Tickets are valid for 365 days from the draw date.

All winnings are tax free.

Players must be 18 years or older. Play responsibly.

ITHUBA, the proud Operator of the National Lottery, is thrilled to announce that two lucky participants have shared the incredible R85 Million guaranteed PowerBall PLUS jackpot from draw 1561 on Friday, 8 November 2024.

The two winners who will each receive a life-changing R42.5 Million, both played via their respective banking Apps, First National Bank and Standard Bank and will be contacted by the banks to inform them of their winnings and directed to their nearest ITHUBA offices to undergo their individual claim processes.

This highly anticipated PowerBall PLUS jackpot had the talented actress, Thembisa Mdoda packing her bags to yet another holiday destination on her bucket list; while dancing extraordinaire Chad Jones was fantasizing about purchasing a mansion for his parents and broadcasting legend, Pro Verb had the future clearly mapped out for his children’s education! 

ITHUBA CEO, Charmaine Mabuza, shared her excitement over the dual PowerBall PLUS jackpot win: “It is truly thrilling to see not just one, but two lucky participants claim this incredible jackpot. With both winners having played through their banking platforms, we expect a seamless process in reaching them,” said Mabuza.

In August one lucky woman walked away with PowerBall Plus jackpot of over R16 Million, having purchased her winning ticket at a local retailer with a R22.50 wager via a Quick Pick selection; while another lucky PowerBall participant won over R107 Million in September 2024, also having played via her banking App.

“We cannot wait to meet the two winners, to learn their personal stories and usher them into their transformational journeys as multi-millionaires,” said an excited Mabuza.

ITHUBA offers value added services to all winners of R50 000 and above, which include trauma and financial counselling. All winnings are tax free.

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

ITHUBA is the proud operator of the National Lottery.

ITHUBA, the proud National Lottery Operator, is thrilled to announce that South Africa has gained its latest multi-millionaire, who has won the latest LOTTO jackpot of over R103 Million from draw number 2486 on Wednesday, 30 October 2024.

The winner who is a frequent LOTTO participant, selected her number via the  Quick Pick option using her banking App with a R160 wager. She came forward on Friday, 1 November 2024 to claim her life-changing prize after being contacted by the bank on Thursday morning to inform her of her winnings.

It is standard procedure for the banks to contact the winners who have played via their respective banking platforms and won amounts larger than R249 000 to inform them of their win and direct them to visit their nearest ITHUBA regional office, where a simple yet thorough claim and validation process is conducted. Winnings below R249, 000 are automatically paid into the winner’s account.

Charmaine Mabuza, ITHUBA CEO, weighed in on the gravity of such a prize, “We are incredibly excited to have created yet another multi-millionaire in a deserving participant,” said Charmaine Mabuza.

“We often speak about our jackpots being life-changing, but the gravity of this statement may be lost to many people. It is almost impossible to quantify what an amount as big as R103 Million means to an ordinary person and the impact it has on their life. The mental and emotional shift it requires is the reason we provide trauma and financial counselling for all winners of above R50 000 as value added services,” added Charmaine Mabuza.

The winner who excitedly told ITHUBA that she intends to purchase a completely new wardrobe, sat with seasoned trauma and financial counselling professionals following the validation of her ticket at ITHUBA, courtesy of the operator, to ensure the necessary guidance and support as she transitions into her new found life of wealth.

“I have always been hopeful that one day I would win a major jackpot. When I received the call from the bank, I burst into tears. My daughter is the first person I told,” said the winner.

This officially marks this win as the second highest LOTTO jackpot to be won in the history of the game, surpassing the R100 Million jackpot which was claimed by a Pretoria resident only in September of this year. In 2018, ITHUBA celebrated 4 winners who shared the R110 Million LOTTO jackpot, which remains the highest, record-breaking jackpot to date, for the game.

All winnings are tax-free and will be paid out within 72 hours of a valid claim.

ITHUBA encourages all participants to keep their tickets safe and, for those playing with physical tickets, to write their name and ID number on the back for security purposes.

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

LOTTO has rolled to an incredible estimated R104 Million jackpot tonight, Wednesday, 29 October.

Just when you thought it could not get any better than the jaw-dropping R98 Million jackpot in last Saturday’s draw, which launched Mzansi into a hive of excitement and saw the country’s biggest stars including Moshe Ndiki, Celeste Ntuli and, Clement Maosa and various other household names visit their nearest retail stores across the country to purchase their tickets, in the hopes of realising their biggest dreams.

This Wednesday, ITHUBA, the proud National Lottery Operator is asking Mzansi to reflect on the power of the R5.00 in today’s economic climate. Five to ten years ago, R5.00 could go a long way, whether it was to buy a Kota at your local taxi rank, ice-cream at your favourite fast-food restaurant, a packet of chips, or even taxi fare to town, but today R5.00 does not hold the same value.

Charmaine Mabuza, ITHUBA CEO also weighed in on the value of R5.00 “With LOTTO, R5.00 holds the power to potentially bring you closer to your biggest dreams. Keeping our games affordable forms part of our commitment to ensure accessibility for all our aspiring multi-millionaires,” said Charmaine Mabuza.

If this estimated R104 Million is won, this massive jackpot would be second highest recorded in South Africa, following behind the record-breaking R110 Million jackpot which was won by 4 lucky winners in 2018 and surpass the R100 Million jackpot which was won on in August 2024.

“Convenience of play is at the heart of our business, which includes the diverse methods of participation which includes retail stores, banking apps, our USSD Line, National Lottery website or mobile App, to ensure participants can play from home, office or on the go,” she added.

Ticket sales for this draw will close at 20:30 tomorrow night.

All winnings are tax free.

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

ITHUBA, the proud operator of the National Lottery is thrilled to announce that LOTTO has rolled to yet another jaw dropping jackpot which is guaranteed at R98 Million this Saturday, 26 October.

This incredible jackpot has set the country abuzz with Mzansi’s biggest stars including Moshe Ndiki, Celeste Ntuli and, Clement Maosa and other household names set to hit the retail stores across all 9 provinces to purchase their tickets, as they too, hope to realise their biggest dreams.

As LOTTO participants head to their local retailers to purchase their tickets for tomorrow’s draw, they should watch out for their favourite personalities who will visit various stores in Gqeberha, Polokwane, Rustenburg, Bloemfontein, Johannesburg North and South, Cape Town, Nelspruit, Durban and Kimberly.

The second-largest jackpot in the history of LOTTO was valued at R100 Million and claimed by a lucky Pretoria resident in August this year, while in 2018 the largest and record-breaking LOTTO jackpot of R110 Million transformed the lives of 4 winners who shared the winnings. .

The opportunities to win are abundant, with only R5.00, one or more lucky participants could turn their most daring dreams into reality. With an additional R2.50 participants stand a chance to win an estimated R13 Million jackpot on LOTTO Plus 1 and an estimated R1 Million jackpot on LOTTO Plus 2, also at an affordable cost of R2.50.

Charmaine Mabuza, ITHUBA CEO is encouraging South Africans to purchase their tickets to stand a chance to win, "We are excited to see participants flocking to their nearest retailers for a chance to transform their lives. Those who prefer other methods of play are also encouraged to go onto their banking apps, National Lottery website or mobile App or even our USSD line,” added Mabuza.

Ticket sales for this thrilling draw will close at 20:30 tomorrow night.

All winnings are tax free.

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

The winner of the R43,158,293.10 Powerball jackpot from draw number 1553, held on Friday, October 11, 2024, has claimed her winnings. The lucky winner, an Arts teacher, purchased her ticket via the Absa banking platform, playing for 10 future draws. She won the jackpot on the third draw of her ticket.

The winner shared how she discovered the news of her big win: “I was on my way from work when the bank called me on Monday to check my Powerball ticket and get in touch with ITHUBA because I have won some money. When I got home, I checked my ticket against the winning numbers. When I realised that I had won the jackpot, I felt like I was in a dream for a while, it's an amazing feeling! I instantly called my husband to share the news."

With her newfound windfall, the winner plans to treat her family to a tropical island getaway, but her first purchase will be a grand piano. "The first thing I’m going to buy is a grand piano, then I’ll take my family on vacation to a beautiful tropical island”, said the excited winner. She added: “I will continue working because I really love my job. However, many of our family’s long-term goals will now happen sooner, and I'm grateful for that.”

Reflecting on her journey as a National Lottery participant, the winner shared. "I have been playing the lottery for a long time, playing the same numbers. I have always believed with each ticket, 'this could be the one.' Now my time has finally come!" she said.

Charmaine Mabuza, ITHUBA CEO, congratulated the winner, stating: "We are thrilled for this winner who has welcomed the news of her winnings with such gratitude and excitement. We are happy to see winners emerging from various platforms, whether it's in-store, on our digital platforms, or that of our partners. The various ways of playing have certainly enabled more people to access the National Lottery games and win big jackpots, just like this winner."

ITHUBA offers trauma counselling and financial advice to winners of R50,000 and more, ensuring they are supported as they navigate their new reality.

Players must be 18 years or older.

ITHUBA, the proud operator of the National Lottery, is thrilled to announce that a life-changing R8.5 million LOTTO PLUS 1 jackpot has been won by a lucky participant from the township of Nomathamsanqa. This incredible win comes from draw number 2474, with the lucky ticket purchased using a R50 Quick Pick selection.

What makes this story even more inspiring is that the winning ticket was bought at a Usave store operating out of a converted shipping container in the heart of Nomathamsanqa. The winner has yet to claim their massive prize, but excitement is already building in the area as locals check their tickets.

Nomathamsanqa is a modest township situated roughly 80 kilometres from Gqeberha, nestled in the small town of Addo, famed for the stunning Addo Elephant National Park, the third-largest national park in South Africa. The win has added a wave of excitement to this already renowned destination.

Speaking on behalf of Shoprite Usave, Mvano Wababa said: “The Usave Box in Nomathamsanqa, is a small and flexible format store which is made up of 5 to 6 shipping containers situated in an area that was previously not viable. The store offers the community with affordable basic grocery products, Money Market Services and also sells National Lottery tickets. We are excited to have a LOTTO PLUS 1 winner emerge from this store”, he stated.

"We are absolutely delighted that a winner has emerged from Nomathamsanqa," said Charmaine Mabuza, CEO of ITHUBA. "This win showcases our commitment to making the National Lottery accessible to communities across the country, no matter how remote. We encourage all participants in the area to check their tickets—you could be our next big winner!"

Mabuza emphasized the importance of checking tickets, especially in smaller communities where the excitement of a win can spread quickly. "Remember, every ticket has the potential to be a winning one. Please ensure you check your tickets as soon as possible," she added.

ITHUBA also reminds participants to keep their tickets safe, writing their name and ID number on the back as a precaution. Winners have 365 days to claim their prize—so don’t wait too long!

All winnings are Tax free. Players must be 18 years or older. Play responsibly.

ITHUBA, the proud operator of the National Lottery, is once again urging the winner of the staggering PowerBall jackpot of over R107 million from draw number 1545, held on Friday, 13 September 2024, to come forward and claim their prize. The winning ticket was purchased through the FNB banking platform with a R90 wager, and the numbers were manually selected.

The winner has yet to claim this life-changing win and ITHUBA is eager to meet the lucky individual. Participants who play via banking platforms like FNB are encouraged to check their tickets and be vigilant for any notification from their bank. While winnings below R249,000 are automatically paid into the winner’s account, those who win larger amounts, such as this jackpot, are required to visit an ITHUBA office to claim their prize.

"We are excited to see how this incredible win will change someone's life, but the ticket holder has yet to step forward," said Charmaine Mabuza, CEO of ITHUBA. "We urge the winner to check their ticket and respond promptly. Banking platforms will notify winners through phone calls and SMS, but it is crucial that participants remain alert and make contact as soon as possible."

As part of its commitment to winners, ITHUBA offers complimentary trauma counselling and financial advice for prizes of R50,000 and above to help ensure that winners manage their newfound wealth responsibly. All winnings are tax-free and will be paid out within 72 hours of a valid claim.

ITHUBA encourages all participants to keep their tickets safe and, for those playing with physical tickets, to write their name and ID number on the back for security purposes.

Players must be 18 years or older. Play responsibly.

A man from KwaZulu-Natal has won the LOTTO PLUS 2 jackpot valued at over R38 million from draw number 2469 on Saturday, 31 August. The lucky winner, who works as a plumber, discovered the life-changing news on Sunday evening while getting ready for bed.

"I received an SMS from the bank earlier, informing me that I had won some money and needed to contact ITHUBA," he explained. "I hadn’t checked the numbers at that point, so I was not sure how much I had won. I usually leave it in the bank for small wins, which they deposit directly. I have previously only won small amounts like R50, R100, or even R5. As I made my way to the ITHUBA office, I was hoping for at least R1 million to help improve our home. Even that seemed like a stretch. Imagine my shock when I found out I had won R38 million! I felt completely overwhelmed, as if I were in a dream," said the emotional winner.

He plans to use his winnings to purchase a new house—nothing extravagant, just a warm, beautiful home for himself, his wife, and their two children. "I also want to invest in my children's education and save for their future. It is important to me that this money continues to support us for a long time. I am eager to receive financial advice and learn about proper investments," he added.

Charmaine Mabuza, CEO of ITHUBA, remarked, "While this winner is incredibly happy about his winnings, we also recognise that winning such a significant amount of money can be overwhelming and have a profound impact; that is why we offer trauma counseling and financial advice to winners of R50,000 and more. We are excited for what lies ahead for him and his family."

All winnings are tax-free and paid within 72 hours of a valid claim. Players must be 18 years or older.

ITHUBA, the proud operator of the South African National Lottery, is thrilled to announce that the lucky participant has officially come forward to claim the R100 million LOTTO jackpot. This win, which occurred during draw number 2461 on Saturday, 3 August, marks the second-largest jackpot in the history of the game.

The R100 million jackpot, a result of 25 consecutive rollovers, has captivated the nation and sparked excitement among participants. This significant win comes just five years after the historic R110 million jackpot was shared by four participants in 2018.

Commenting on the latest winner, Charmaine Mabuza, CEO of ITHUBA, said, “We are overjoyed to celebrate this monumental win with our latest jackpot winner, especially during Women’s Month. The R100 million LOTTO jackpot is a life-changing amount, and it is a testament to the excitement and opportunities that the South African National Lottery brings to participants across the country.”

The lucky winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous, has expressed her immense gratitude and excitement.

“We are proud of the role the National Lottery plays in changing lives for the better, not only for our winners but for the broader community as well,” added Mabuza. “This latest win is another reminder of the excitement and possibilities that the LOTTO brings.”

ITHUBA encourages all participants to check their tickets and stay tuned for more opportunities to win life-changing amounts in upcoming draws. ITHUBA provides all winners of R50,000 and above with trauma counselling and financial advice, ensuring that they receive their tax-free pay-outs within 72 hours of a valid claim. This comprehensive support system underscores the Operator’s dedication to responsible winning.

Players must be 18 years or older. Play responsibly, it’s only a game.