ITHUBA, the proud operator of the National Lottery, is thrilled to announce that the winner who won over R110 MILLION PowerBall jackpot has finally come forward to claim her winnings! The winning ticket, purchased through the FNB App with a R30 wager using the Quick Pick selection method, was purchased for draw number 1604 on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

A regular participant in National Lottery games, the winner described the surreal moment when she realized she had won the jackpot: “I saw a message from FNB about winning, but I didn’t immediately comprehend it,” she recalled. “Then I started receiving calls from an 087 number, but I ignored them, like I always do. The caller was persistent for a few days, and when I finally answered, it was the bank notifying me that I had won the PowerBall jackpot!”

Although the news was exciting, she admitted it took a few days for the reality to fully set in. Nervous but grateful, she says claiming her winnings marks the beginning of a new chapter — one she plans to navigate with gratitude, caution, and purpose.

“As a healthcare worker, our shifts are long and demanding. Many of us are burnt out, but we work extra hours just to make ends meet,” she said. “Now, I can finally take time off to rest. I’ll be securing the basics for my family — a home and a car — but also, I want to enjoy some of life’s simple pleasures. I’ve never been able to take my kids on a holiday, so that’s definitely on my list. Nothing over the top, we’ll start with a trip to Durban.”

The winner shared this heartfelt win also brings new meaning to her upcoming birthday. “I’ve never had a real birthday party, just small lunches. This year will be different. I won’t tell anyone, but I’ll know deep down that I’m celebrating something much bigger — a transformation that I only ever dreamt of.”

With her children’s future in mind, she shared that a portion of the money will go toward their education. She also expressed her intention to safeguard her winnings and make wise financial decisions with the support of ITHUBA’s financial advisory services.

“I want to preserve this wealth and make smart choices, so I’ll be using the financial counselling now and going forward.” When asked if she plans to retire, she replied: “Healthcare work isn’t just a job you resign from, it’s a calling. I’ll continue working, but now I’ll do it for the love of it, not because I have to.”

ITHUBA CEO, Charmaine Mabuza, extended her heartfelt congratulations to the winner and her family:

“We’re overjoyed that our biggest PowerBall winner of the year has come forward. We are even more excited that this win has gone to someone who has dedicated her own life to serving others for so long. We wish her and her loved ones nothing but success and happiness in this exciting new chapter.”

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 confirm that the winner of the R40 million LOTTO PLUS 1 jackpot from draw 2502 held on 28 December 2024, has come forward to claim their life changing prize.

The winner shared their excitement with ITHUBA on 3 January upon coming forward to claim, “I have not been able to eat since Saturday, 28 December, with excitement!”

The lucky winner had their ticket checked at a retail store in Port Elizabeth and was advised to visit her nearest ITHUBA office as the amount won may be too big for the store to pay out. The winner shared that they were so anxious throughout the period before eventually claiming that they kept their ticket wrapped in toilet paper and tucked into their diary, figuring that nobody would be curious or even inclined to touch someone else’s tissue.

“I eventually phoned the ITHUBA call centre and subsequently visited the ITHUBA office where I learned that I was R40 million richer!” said the jubilant winner.

In an inspiring turn of events, the latest National Lottery winner has attributed their life-changing fortune to their ancestors and God. While the winner remained reserved about their specific plans with their R40 million prize, their heartfelt gratitude shone through.

“When you are blessed, it is your duty to become a blessing to others," shared the winner. "That is exactly what I intend to do with my winnings – bless others.”

This extraordinary win underscores the National Lottery's mission to transform lives and create opportunities for individuals to share their good fortune with their communities.

Charmaine Mabuza, ITHUBA CEO, shared her excitement for the winner: "We are thrilled to celebrate LOTTO PLUS 1’s latest multi-millionaire as we wrap up an incredible 2024! This year has been marked by phenomenal jackpots, and this win is a landmark moment to close the year on a high note,” she said. 

ITHUBA is dedicated to responsible gaming and responsible winning, offering trauma counseling and financial advice for winners 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 a life-changing R19 Million LOTTO jackpot has been won by a lucky participant who played at a Spar in Rustenburg. This incredible win comes from draw number 2492, on Wednesday 20 November 2024.

ITHUBA CEO, Charmaine Mabuza is asking participants to check their tickets, “The winner purchased their ticket for R60.00 and manually selected their numbers. We urge all participants who played LOTTO at a Spar in the Rustenburg area to check their tickets”, said Mabuza.

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.

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.

A lucky sports enthusiast from Gauteng has claimed a life-changing Division 1 jackpot of R3,492,083.60 on SPORTSTAKE 8, list 805, drawn on 18 November 2024. In addition to this impressive win, he secured payouts across four other prize divisions, collectively bringing his total winnings to a record-breaking R3.5 million.

The excited Johannesburg resident, who placed a R288 wager on the National Lottery website, visited ITHUBA’s offices to claim his prize on Tuesday, 19 November 2024.

A frequent participant in National Lottery games, the winner—who appears to be on a lucky streak—previously won just over R100,000 with the National Lottery on PowerBall.

“I played on Friday, 15 November, and while lying in bed on Monday morning, I decided to check the game results. To my amazement, I realized my selections matched the winning outcomes. Shortly after, I received a text message confirming I had won,” the winner told ITHUBA.

Unlike the soccer-based SPORTSTAKE 13 game, where participants predict full match outcomes, SPORTSTAKE 8 requires a different strategy and deeper game insights. Players must predict the outcomes of both the first and second halves of the games.

The avid Kaizer Chiefs, Madrid and Manchester City supporter described the challenge of predicting winners for both halves, sharing his exhilaration at being the "top dog of the game" and walking away with the jackpot.

“This is the highest SPORTSTAKE 8 jackpot in the history of the game, and we are thrilled to celebrate this incredible win with a passionate sports enthusiast,” said Charmaine Mabuza, CEO of ITHUBA.

The winner revealed that he plans to use part of his winnings to travel to Abu Dhabi for the Formula 1 Grand Prix. “This would not have been possible without my jackpot win. I also plan to invest in my son’s education and save the rest,” said the Johannesburg entrepreneur.

Winners of R50,000 and above receive free trauma counselling from professional psychologists and financial advice from accredited advisors, all at no cost.

All National Lottery winnings are tax-free.
Players must be 18 years or older to play. Play responsibly.
ITHUBA is the proud operator of the National Lottery.

59 year old player from Cape Town doubles his winnings by betting on the same numbers twice and scooping both Daily LOTTO jackpot amounts, from the Tuesday 09 March 2021 draw.

The lucky player bagged R426 867.20 and opted for the manual selection method with a ticket wager of R15 to select the winning numbers of 05, 09, 22, 27, and 33.

Group CEO of ITHUBA, Charmaine Mabuza “We are thrilled for our daily LOTTO winner we always thrive to create a better player and winning experience. This game is unique from the other games, there is no jackpot rollover the jackpot amount will roll down to the next prize division to be shared among all players. ”, said Mabuza.

The Daily LOTTO is a game that consists of 36 numbers, where players select and match only 5 numbers to win the jackpot. One of the unique features of this game is that it does not roll over but instead rolls down to the next division. This means that when there is no jackpot winner, the jackpot prize will be shared among winners in the next applicable divisions. The value of the jackpot and all other payouts vary from draw to draw depending on the number of tickets sold and winners produced.

The game is one of the most affordable games in the Lottery gaming portfolio. At a cost of R3 per board, players can enter up to ten consecutive draws in advance.

ITHUBA offers winners of R50 000 and above trauma counseling and extensive financial advice.

The National Lottery Operator ITHUBA, has announced the official launch of DAILY LOTTO, a new game that offers players DAILY JACKPOTS WITH GUARANTEED WINNERS EVERYDAY. The first draw will take place on Sunday 10 March 2019, at 09:00pm and every evening at the same time thereafter.  

The game consists of only 36 numbers, and players need to select and match 5 numbers in order to win the jackpot. However a share prize will be paid out up to division 4, this means that even if players match a minimum of two numbers, they are still eligible to receive the applicable payout amount allocated to the specific division.  Numbers can be selected using a manual or QuickPick selection method at a cost of R3 per board.

“DAILY LOTTO is unique from our other games in many ways. With this game there is no jackpot rollover, every cent of the jackpot prize will be won and when there is no jackpot winner, the jackpot amount will roll down into the next prize division and be shared among all players matching 4 numbers. There are four prizes for matching 2, 3, 4 or 5 numbers correctly. The estimated jackpots for DAILY LOTTO start from R100 000 and will vary depending on player participation,” said Khensani Mabuza, Executive Corporate Relations Executive at ITHUBA.

Ticket sales for the DAILY LOTTO will open on 10 March 2019 and can be bought at participating retail stores and on the National Lottery website (www.nationallottery.co.za ) and Mobile APP. Following each evening draw, players can view the winning numbers on all the National Lottery’s platforms including social media pages, soon after 09:00pm every night. Players can also check their tickets at participating retailers, as well as on various print and digital media platforms. Ticket sales close for the daily draws at 08:30pm.

On 21 December, the National Lottery Operator reported that 2 LOTTO jackpot winners had not come forward to claim their prizes. The R8,7 million LOTTO jackpot winner has since come forward to claim his prize.

The middle-aged man from Soweto arrived at the ITHUBA office in Sandton in the company of his male neighbor, whom he says he trusts completely. The winner admitted that he had already told various members of his family about his windfall. The unmarried father of 3 said that he had lost count of how many years he has been unemployed. He stays with his mother in a family home in Soweto, and said that one of the first things he wants to do with his money is to buy a house and build a better home for his children. “Winning this LOTTO jackpot has indeed uplifted my dignity. I have lost count of how many years I have been without a job. When I stopped working years ago, I used whatever money I had saved to start a loan business in the township as means of survival. Every month I lend people money and they return it with interest. It is with this money that I had been able to take care of my family and send my children to school.”

When asked about why it took him long to come forward to claim his winnings, he replied: “I didn’t realise that I had the winning ticket. I heard that there was a winner from Soweto – but Soweto is massive, I did not think it could be me. I checked my ticket at the retail store where I shop and I was shocked to learn that I had won the jackpot. Although I play the lottery very often, I was merely just hoping for a few hundreds of thousands, winning millions is a blessing. I am also a regular SportStake 13 player and have won a few thousands from the game. I actually thought my winnings would come from SportStake”, he said.

After receiving financial advice arranged and paid for by the National Lottery Operator the winner said:  “Following the financial advice I have received, I plan to buy a house, start a formalised business and invest a significant amount of my winnings so that I never have to worry about money again.”

The winner of the R46 million LOTTO PLUS 2 jackpot from the 8 December 2018 draw, has come forward.

The soft spoken 44 year old from a small town in Rustenburg, recently started her short term contract working as a construction worker just a few months ago after enduring 9 years of unemployment. She recalls how hard things have been for her and her children: “It has been very painful to not be able to provide my children with even their basic needs. One of the most painful things I’ve had to go through as a parent was to not be able to pay for my son’s participation in the matric farewell party – that really pained me, ” said the winner.

Concerned about her safety following her newly found wealth, the winner said that she was planning on moving out of the small town as soon as possible.  “Where I come from, everyone who knows me knows that I am a regular LOTTO player, I never miss an opportunity to become a millionaire even if I only have R5 to spend on a ticket. When word broke that the National Lottery was looking for the new jackpot winner who was infact from our town, people already suspected that it was me who has won”, she said.

The winner continued to say that the first thing she wants to do with her new fortune, is to buy a house for her and her family in an urban area where her children can access quality education.  She also has plans to develop herself by improving her own level of education. “I went to school up to standard 5 only. This has also made me feel ashamed because I always attributed my poverty to my lack of education. Now that I won’t have to worry about hustling for my family’s next meal, I will focus on upgrading my level of education. This is something I’d like to do for myself to restore my dignity. I’d like to also look into money management training to help me to continue handle money correctly.  The financial advice I received from ITHUBA has been a really good start for me. I was able to make wise investment decisions and I am comfortable to say that this money will guard me and my family our whole lives”, said the emotional winner.