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.