The National Lottery operator, ITHUBA, has announced that a single winner has claimed the R100m Lotto jackpot from draw number 2643. The winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, purchased the winning ticket at Checkers Hyper Sandton City via Quick Pick and has been playing the lottery for the past two years. He came close to winning the jackpot in the early months of playing, narrowly missing it by just one number, which made him more determined to win. He said checking his numbers and discovering he was the winner was an incredible feeling. After winning, he joked that he planned to spend the money on takeaway burgers for his family. He expressed gratitude to ITHUBA, saying, 'When I saw where the winning ticket was bought, I instantly had a feeling that I could be sitting on a multi-million-rand ticket and immediately checked my numbers.' He plans to use the prize money to uplift others by funding the tertiary education of a few youths in his church, saying, 'I'm blessed to already have work that sustains me through my business. This win gives me an opportunity to help others, something I have always wished to do.' He added, 'I'll keep the rest to better prepare for my family's future.' ITHUBA CEO, Charmaine Mabuza, congratulated the winner and praised the spirit of Ubuntu reflected in his story. The winner joins millions of winners celebrated under ITHUBA's operations, and the company has promised to provide professional trauma counselling and financial advisory services to assist him in navigating the emotional and financial impact of the win. 'We are delighted that the winner has come forward to claim his winnings and proud of the spirit of Ubuntu he is embodying,' Mabuza said.
The South African entrepreneur's win comes as South Africans prepare for the upcoming PowerBall draw on Friday, 29 May 2026, with a jackpot estimated at R118 million and a PowerBall Plus jackpot of R105 million. Tickets are available from participating National Lottery retailers nationwide, through participating banking platforms, the National Lottery website, and the National Lottery mobile app. As the winner collects his prize, South Africans are eagerly awaiting the PowerBall draw, with millions of players hoping to win big. The estimated PowerBall jackpot is R118 million, and the PowerBall Plus jackpot is R105 million, making a combined estimated R223 million. This is one of the biggest PowerBall jackpots in recent years, and players are advised to play responsibly.
PowerBall Draw Details
- Date: Friday, 29 May 2026
- Ticket sales close: 20:30 on the evening of the draw
- Minimum age to play: 18 years
In related news, South Africans are gearing up for the upcoming PowerBall draw, with millions of players hoping to win big. Tickets are available from participating National Lottery retailers nationwide, through participating banking platforms, the National Lottery website, and the National Lottery mobile app. Players are advised to play responsibly and meet the minimum age requirement of 18 years. The estimated PowerBall jackpot is R118 million, while the PowerBall Plus jackpot is R105 million, making a combined estimated R223 million. This is one of the biggest PowerBall jackpots in recent years, and players are eagerly awaiting the draw.
South African Lottery Facts
- ITHUBA: The National Lottery operator, responsible for managing the National Lottery in South Africa.
- PowerBall: A popular lottery game in South Africa, offering a jackpot and PowerBall Plus jackpot.
- National Lottery: A state-owned lottery operator, established to provide a platform for South Africans to play and win big.
- Estimated PowerBall jackpot for the upcoming draw: R118 million.
- Estimated PowerBall Plus jackpot for the upcoming draw: R105 million.