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.