Johannesburg – South Africa is celebrating two new millionaires after a thrilling weekend of lottery wins! Two lucky players have struck it rich, claiming massive jackpots in the PowerBall Plus and Lotto Plus 1 draws.
PowerBall Plus Jackpot Winner
On Friday, one fortunate individual scooped a staggering R6,663,250.50 in the PowerBall Plus draw. The winning ticket was purchased through the banking channel, using a quick pick selection for a mere R45. Talk about a return on investment!
Lotto Plus 1 Jackpot Winner
The winning streak continued on Saturday, with the Lotto Plus 1 draw producing another multi-millionaire. This time, a whopping R13,240,758.60 was won by a player who purchased their ticket at a retailer in Carletonville, Johannesburg. The winning ticket was manually selected and cost R40.
Ithuba Congratulates Winners
Charmaine Mabuza, CEO of Ithuba, the Operator of the National Lottery, expressed her excitement, stating, "Two jackpots in one weekend is a wonderful result for our players. We congratulate our new multi-millionaires and encourage all participants to check their tickets. Our team is ready to guide the winners through a secure, private, and supportive claiming process."
Important Information for Winners
Winners are reminded that National Lottery winnings must be claimed within 365 days of the draw date. Top-tier winners receive free financial and trauma counselling, and winnings are paid out tax-free within 72 hours.
- Winners who played via the bank will be notified of their winnings by their bank.
- In-store participants must check their physical tickets against the draw results, which are available on the draw show, National Lottery social media pages, and media platforms.
Could you be next? Make sure to grab your ticket for the next draw!