ITHUBA, the proud operator of the National Lottery, is delighted to announce a life-changing win for one lucky participant who scooped the staggering R77,428,794.30 PowerBall jackpot in Draw 1566, held on 26 November 2024.

The winning ticket was purchased through a banking app, highlighting the convenience and accessibility of ITHUBA’s innovative digital platforms.

"This incredible win highlights the ease and security of playing the National Lottery through Banking Apps," said Charmaine Mabuza, CEO of ITHUBA. "We are thrilled for the winner and remain committed to delivering a world-class lottery experience through continuous innovation and accessibility."

How Winners Are Paid for Banking App Participants:

ITHUBA ensures a seamless and secure payout process for winners who play via banking apps:

• Prizes under R249,000: These are automatically deposited into the winner’s bank account linked to the banking app, requiring no further action from the winner.
• Prizes over R249,000, including the R77.4 million jackpot: These are managed with a personal touch. Winners will receive a call from their respective bank, notifying them of their win and providing instructions to visit the nearest ITHUBA office to claim their prize securely.

This streamlined process reflects ITHUBA's commitment to convenience, security, and exceptional service for all National Lottery participants. The winner will also benefit from ITHUBA’s Winner Services, including free financial advice, psychological counselling, and access to a team of professional advisors to help them manage their newfound fortune responsibly.

In addition to creating multi-millionaires, the National Lottery has a profound impact on communities nationwide. Proceeds contribute significantly to the National Lotteries Distribution Trust Fund (NLDTF), which supports education, health, and community upliftment programs.

"This PowerBall jackpot win is not just a moment of celebration for the individual but also a reminder of how the National Lottery contributes to the betterment of South African society," added Mabuza.

Winners are encouraged to check their tickets via the National Lottery website, App, or retailer. If you are the lucky jackpot winner, expect a call from your bank to guide you through the claiming process.

For those inspired to try their luck, tickets are available via retail outlets, online platforms, and banking Apps. The next PowerBall jackpot is already growing — don’t miss out on your chance to win big!

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.

A Pietermaritzburg participant has become R10.9 million richer after winning the LOTTO PLUS 2 jackpot in draw 2493 on Saturday, 23 November 2024.

The winning ticket, purchased at South Gate Spar in Pietermaritzburg with a quick pick selection, remains unclaimed. ITHUBA is eagerly awaiting the winner to come forward, anticipating they will claim their prize before the end of the week.

“We are always excited to see our participants win these life-changing jackpots. We encourage all players in the Pietermaritzburg area who played at South Gate Spar to check their tickets and claim their winnings,” said ITHUBA CEO Charmaine Mabuza.

But the good news doesn’t stop there. Another lucky participant won R2.7 million LOTTO jackpot from the same draw, having also used the quick pick option via their banking app. Additionally, the Daily LOTTO jackpot of R500 000, draw 2081 on 23 November 2024, was won by a participant who played through their banking app with a quick pick selection.

Mabuza extended her congratulations to all the winners, adding, “Congratulations to our recent LOTTO, LOTTO PLUS 2, and Daily LOTTO winners. We are excited to welcome them to our visit the ITHUBA offices so that we may assist them as they begin this new chapter.”

Participants who played through banking platforms will be contacted directly by their respective banks and guided to their nearest ITHUBA office to claim their prizes.

ITHUBA also reminded participants to check their tickets regularly. “As of 30 October 2024, over R257 million in National Lottery prizes remain unclaimed. Players should act quickly, as prizes not claimed within the 365-day claim period are forfeited and redirected to community causes through the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (NLDTF),” Mabuza concluded.

Don’t miss your chance to claim life-changing winnings—check your tickets today!

Winners have 365 days to claim their prize.

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 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.

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.