ITHUBA, the National Lottery Operator, is thrilled to announce an incredible GUARANTEED R100 Million LOTTO jackpot for Saturday, 3 August 2024. This remarkable jackpot is the second-highest in LOTTO history, following the R110 Million jackpot won by 4 lucky individuals in January 2018. The current jackpot has rolled 25 times to reach the extraordinary R100 Million jackpot.

Since taking over the National Lottery in 2015, ITHUBA has paid out a staggering total of over R27 billion in winnings.

Charmaine Mabuza, the CEO of ITHUBA, expressed her excitement about the upcoming R100 Million jackpot, stating, "In the history of the game, the LOTTO jackpot has only ever exceeded R100 million once, in 2018. Therefore we celebrate this jackpot as it is quite monumental for us as well as our participants. It is our commitment to consistently offer life-changing jackpots to winners. With various platforms available for purchasing tickets, everyone of legal age has an opportunity to play and win big!"

This incredible jackpot presents an exciting opportunity for LOTTO enthusiasts across the country to dream big and participate in a chance to win a life-changing sum of money. With the draw scheduled for Saturday, 3 August 2024, anticipation is high as participants eagerly await the opportunity to potentially become the next multi-millionaire.

For more information on how to play and participate in the GUARANTEED R100 Million LOTTO jackpot draw, visit the National Lottery website or authorised retailers nationwide.

All winners of R50,000 and more receive trauma counselling and financial advice from ITHUBA at no cost. “Our aim is to create winners that are equipped to make sound financial decisions, ensuring the sustainability of their newly found wealth. As the Operator, not only are we committed to responsible play, we are also committed to responsible winning through our winner services package”, said Mabuza.

Ticket sales for the GUARANTEED R100 Million LOTTO jackpot draw close at 20:30pm on Saturday 3 August 2024.

Players must be 18 years or older. Play responsibly.

The LOTTO jackpot for Wednesday 31 July is estimated at a whopping R90 Million, marking the second biggest LOTTO jackpot in the history of the South African Lottery, following the R110 Million LOTTO jackpot won by 4 people in 2018. This incredible jackpot has rolled over 24 times, captivating participants and creating excitement across the nation.

Ticket sales are open, and participants can buy their tickets through various channels in-store or on digital platforms. Commenting on the digitisation of the National Lottery, Charmaine Mabuza, CEO of ITHUBA stated: “We are proud to be leading the digitisation of the National Lottery in South Africa and beyond. Thanks to the convenience of digital platforms, participants enjoy the convenience of buying National Lottery tickets not only at their favorite participating retail stores, but also digitally on the National Lottery website, the Mobile App launched by ITHUBA in 2018, the digital banking platforms of eight leading banks in the country namely Absa, Standard Bank, FNB, Capitec, Nedbank, African Bank, Tyme Bank and Old Mutual; via MTN Momo and VodaPay. All these efforts have enhanced the accessibility of the National Lottery to South Africans from all walks of life, so that no person of legal age is denied the opportunity to play for life-changing jackpots such as this Wednesday’s estimated R90 Million jackpot”, said Mabuza.

In 2018, four individuals shared the record-breaking LOTTO jackpot of R110 million. Three of the winners purchased their tickets from retail stores in Western Cape and Kwazulu-Natal, while the fourth winner played using the FNB banking App. The youngest winner, aged 19, played LOTTO for the first time during this draw. Each of the four winners received R27,500.

Winners of R50,000 and more receive trauma counselling and financial advice from ITHUBA at no cost. “Our aim is to create winners that are equipped to make sound financial decisions, ensuring the sustainability of their newly found wealth. As the Operator, not only are we committed to responsible play, we are also committed to responsible winning through our winner services package”, said Mabuza.

Ticket sales for the Estimated R90 Million draw close at 20:30 on the night of the draw. Players must be 18 years or older.

The lucky winner of the R70 Million PowerBall jackpot from the draw on 31 May has finally come forward to claim his prize. The winning ticket was purchased at Plus Benoni Maxican, in Benoni, for a mere R15 wager, and a Quick Pick. The winner says he was unaware of his newfound windfall until days after the draw.

In a statement, the winner shared his disbelief, saying, "I took the results slip at the store a few days after the draw, which I kept with all my other slips. Two days later, I checked the ticket and I was shocked to realise that I had been sitting on a ticket worth R70 million! Even then, it still felt like a dream. It was only after ITHUBA confirmed that indeed I held the winning ticket that I believed it."

Expressing gratitude and a sense of closure, the winner revealed plans to honour his late parents: “My parents passed away a few years ago, it caused me a lot of pain that I could not afford to install tombstones for them. Now, as I am able to fulfil this wish, I feel a sense of closure and hope that it will invite more blessings into my life”, the winner said emotionally.

Looking ahead, the winner expressed a desire to handle his newfound wealth with care, planning to carefully consider his financial decisions with the guidance of ITHUBA's expert financial advice.

The management of Plus Benoni Maxican also joined in the celebration, expressing his excitement for selling the winning ticket. The store manager shared, "We are excited to have sold the winning ticket for the R70 Million PowerBall jackpot. This is a milestone for our store, and we hope to see more winners from our community."

In the same draw, another player won the PowerBall PLUS jackpot, securing a significant R3,095,642.20. This winner plans to use the funds to purchase a home for her family.

ITHUBA CEO, Charmaine Mabuza, extended congratulations to both winners: “I wish to congratulate both winners. I have no doubt that their new windfall will transform their lives significantly.”, said Mabuza.

ITHUBA is committed to responsible gaming and winning by providing winners with trauma counseling and financial advice for prizes exceeding R50,000, ensuring swift and tax-free payouts within 72 hours of a valid claim.

Players must be 18 years or older.

CAPE TOWN – The National Lottery Operator, ITHUBA, is thrilled to announce that two lucky players have struck gold in the recent LOTTO PLUS draws, both using the ABSA banking app. The LOTTO PLUS 1 and LOTTO PLUS 2 jackpots from draw number 2437 were won by participants who used the convenience and security of their ABSA digital platform.

The biggest winner, a Cape Town resident scooped the LOTTO PLUS 2 jackpot, winning an impressive R16,835,658.98. The other lucky player won the LOTTO PLUS 1 jackpot worth R12,983,575.35, and has not yet claimed their prize.

The Western Cape resident, an avid National Lottery player, secured his windfall, after playing LOTTO PLUS 2 with a R60 wager using the Quick Pick selection method on the ABSA banking app. He was ecstatic when he visited the National Lottery Western Cape office this week to collect his prize. “Words cannot describe my gratitude for this life-changing opportunity. Winning this jackpot is a dream come true, and I am immensely thankful to the National Lottery for making it possible,” he said.

The LOTTO PLUS 2 winner plans to be responsible with his newfound wealth, continuing to work and spending wisely. “I will not splurge on anything extravagant. After covering essential expenses, I plan to visit serene locations surrounded by nature, soaking in the tranquility and enjoying my newfound peace of mind,” he shared.

ITHUBA provides all winners of R50,000 and above with trauma counselling and financial advice to ensure responsible management of their winnings. Winners receive their tax-free payouts within 72 hours of a valid claim.

Charmaine Mabuza, CEO of ITHUBA, congratulated the winners: “We are delighted to see our players taking charge of their finances by making use of the expert financial advice we offer. This helps ensure the longevity of their winnings, often lasting for generations when the right financial decisions are made.”

Nick Nkosi, Managing Executive: Transactional Banking at Absa Everyday Banking said, “Congratulations to the winners! Absa has worked hard to enhance and provide cutting-edge, secure digital banking solutions for our customers to transact on their mobile devices at their convenience – anywhere, anytime. As a result, we saw a staggering surge in digital transactions to 2.7 billion - among them lottery transactions – over the past year.

Subash Sharma, Chief Digital Officer at Absa Everyday Banking added, “In 2023, we bolstered our digital banking app with the introduction of over 130 new features. As Absa continues to prioritise digital transformation to support our customers in their life journeys, because their stories matter, the bank remains dedicated to empowering customers with convenient, secure, and innovative digital banking solutions.”

Players must be 18 years or older.