Powerball Jackpot Winner Bags R77 Million in South Africa

A lucky individual in South Africa has woken up to life-changing news, securing a massive R77,428,794.30 from Tuesday night’s Powerball jackpot. The winning ticket, purchased for a modest R60, matched all six numbers in the November 26, 2024 draw, instantly transforming the winner’s life.

Other Powerball Winners

While one lucky person celebrated the grand prize, several others also struck it rich in the second division. Three players each matched five correct numbers, earning R157,178.80 each. Additionally, 144,423 players matched the Powerball number and will receive R10 each.

However, there were no winners in the Powerball Plus jackpot this week, meaning the jackpot will roll over to an estimated R12 million for the upcoming November 29 draw. The second division of the Powerball Plus did see one winner, though, who matched five numbers and will take home R194,717.60.

Unclaimed Prizes and Missing Lotto Winner

In related news, Ithuba, the national lottery operator, is still searching for the winner of the R19 million Lotto jackpot from the November 20 draw. The ticket was purchased at a Spar in Rustenburg, North West province, and the winner has yet to come forward. Ithuba CEO Charmaine Mabuza has urged all residents who bought tickets in the Rustenburg area to check their numbers carefully.

The jackpot winner from the November 20 draw selected their numbers manually for just R60, and Ithuba encourages everyone who played that day to double-check their tickets.

Unclaimed Prizes Worth Millions

Ithuba also revealed that there are still over R257 million in unclaimed prizes across various lottery games. One of the most significant unclaimed prizes is a Powerball Plus jackpot worth over R3.4 million. This prize, purchased in Louis Trichardt, Limpopo, on January 19, 2024, is set to expire on January 19, 2025. Players are urged to claim their winnings before it’s too late.

Key Takeaways:

• One winner bagged R77,428,794.30 from the Powerball jackpot.
• Three second-division winners earned R157,178.80 each.
• The Powerball Plus jackpot rolls over to R12 million for the November 29 draw.
• There’s still a R19 million Lotto jackpot unclaimed from Rustenburg.
• More than R257 million in lottery prizes remain unclaimed across various games.

Make sure to check your tickets—you could be the next big winner!