The PowerBall jackpot from the Friday 23 August 2019 draw was won. ITHUBA confirmed that the winning ticket was purchased at a Spar in Groot Brakrivier, Cape Town.
Using a ticket wager of just R105 and a Quick Pick selection, the winner of a whopping R141 Million becomes the third richest jackpot PowerBall winner in South Africa, joining the R232 Million winner from February 2019, and the R145 Million winner from August 2018.
On Monday 26 August, ITHUBA reported that the winner had not yet made contact with the National Lottery Operator to claim their winnings.
Meanwhile, on 21 August 2019, a lucky player scooped the R9 Million LOTTO PLUS 1 jackpot. The winner, who bought their ticket at a Pick n’ Pay in Moletsane, Soweto spent R10 on their ticket, using a manual selection.
ITHUBA says that they are ready to receive both winners. “We trust that the winners are aware that they hold winning tickets and that they will get in touch with our office as soon as possible. Our Winner Services department is ready to welcome and assist them through a smooth claiming process”, said Khensani Mabuza, Corporate Relations Executive.
