Update:
The mystery winner who scored an over R102 million jackpot from the 24 January 2025 draw has yet to claim their prize.
According to the National Lottery Ithuba, the missing winner spent R100 on their Powerball ticket and opted to select their numbers manually.
The person reportedly bought their ticket using their banking app.
‘We expect the winner to reach out soon, as the bank would have already informed them of this incredible windfall,’ said Ithuba CEO Charmaine Mabuza, who explained that winners who purchase their tickets digitally receive automatic notifications about their results.
‘We’re eagerly waiting to meet and personally congratulate them,’ added Mabuza. ‘We encourage all participants to double-check their tickets, as you could be holding a winning ticket.’
Every winner of R50 000 or more receives trauma counselling and financial advice to help navigate their newfound wealth.
Valid ticket claims are processed and paid within 72 hours and all winnings are tax-free.
One player has bagged the PowerBall jackpot on Friday, 24 January, receiving a massive R102 670 563.40, Cape {town} Etc reports.
The five PowerBall numbers drawn were (in numerical order) 12; 15, 24, 43, 49; and the PowerBall number itself was 18.
Meanwhile, there was no winner for the R3 million PowerBall Plus jackpot.
In the same draw, three people had five correct numbers and walked away with R226 449.60.
In the ninth division, a total of 196 490 people had the Powerball number correct, with each person taking home R10.
The Powerball Plus jackpot was not won, with the next PowerBall draw taking place on Tuesday, 28 January, with an expected jackpot of R5 million.
Earlier this week, a 40-year-old woman scored over R33 million Powerball Plus jackpot.
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