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.

ITHUBA, the proud Operator of the National Lottery, confirms that one National Lottery participant has won the R38,517,450.50 LOTTO jackpot from draw number 2505, conducted on 8 January 2025. This marks another significant payout under ITHUBA’s operation, the largest in 2025 so far.

The winner discovered that lady luck had visited his doorstep when he checked his winning numbers on the internet. The elated winner told ITHUBA that while he was in disbelief, he instantly shared the good news with his teenage child: “I immediately shared the news with my child and went to take a bath to calm myself down”, he said.

Despite his excitement, he remains remarkably calm and focused, with a clear plan to elevate his life and secure his child's future.

"My first priority is to buy a house and enroll in a business course," he revealed. "While taking care of the essentials, I also want to spoil my child and invest some of the winnings to secure our future”, he shared.

Charmaine Mabuza, CEO of ITHUBA, shared her pride in witnessing this significant pay-out, saying, "We are thrilled that this deserving father can now embrace new opportunities and build a brighter future for himself and his family. We wish him all the best on this exciting journey."

As the winner looks to the future, he plans to continue working until he completes his business qualification. "I'm excited to start this new chapter of my life," he 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.

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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.