The National Lottery is one of the most popular games in South Africa. Even if you don’t play, you’ll likely know what the game is all about. Image: Adobe Stock.
Two South Africans won the R128 million Powerball jackpot
Ithuba confirms that the R128 million Powerball jackpot has finally been won by two South Africans. They will each receive R64 million.
The National Lottery is one of the most popular games in South Africa. Even if you don’t play, you’ll likely know what the game is all about. Image: Adobe Stock.
Two South Africans picked the winning numbers for the R128 million Powerball jackpot draw on Tuesday, 17 October.
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R128 MILLION POWERBALL WINNERS
ITHUBA confirms that two South Africans will each walk away with an astonishing R64,460,746.18 each after winning the R128 million Powerball jackpot this week.
The PowerBall jackpot in Draw 1450, held on 17 October 2023 rose to R128 million after 20 consecutive roll overs.
Ticket 1, which bore the winning numbers, was sold at via the ABSA platform, while Ticket 2, the other lucky winning ticket, was purchased from the FNB platform.
The National Lottery said that by Wednesday, 18 October morning, none of the winners had come forward.
Another South African chose five correct numbers in the Powerball and will walk away with R727,672.40.
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ITHUBA ENCOURAGES WINNERS TO COME FORWARD
Ithuba is encouraging the winners to contact the National Lottery Helpline for guidance on claiming the R128 million.
Charmaine Mabuza, CEO of ITHUBA has expressed her delight at this momentous occasion: “We are overjoyed to have not one but two winners of the PowerBall Jackpot in Draw 1450. This is a significant milestone for us, and we are immensely proud to have played a role in making these dreams come true. ITHUBA is committed to providing a fair and secure gaming experience, and we congratulate the winners on their incredible luck. We look forward to assisting them in claiming their life-changing prizes.”
ITHUBA would like to extend its heartfelt congratulations to the winners and wishes them all the best as they embark on this new and exciting journey.
All winners over R50,000 receive free financial and trauma counselling. All winnings are tax-free. Players must be 18 years and older.
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