It was a life-changing weekend for two lucky South Africans, as Lotto and PowerBall jackpot winners announced by Ithuba this weekend walked away with over R34 million in prize money.
The weekend of 27–28 June 2025 proved to be extraordinary, with two major wins recorded in the PowerBall Plus and Lotto draws. These wins continue to highlight how the National Lottery is creating new millionaires every week.
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PowerBall Plus Jackpot: R25.3 Million Win from a R37.50 Ticket
On Friday, 27 June, one fortunate player became an instant millionaire by scooping a massive R25,345,306.90 in the PowerBall Plus draw. The winning ticket was purchased through a banking app using the Quick Pick option, and the player spent just R37.50.
This win shows how accessible life-changing jackpots have become. With the rise of digital platforms, more people are winning big by playing online or via banking apps.
Lotto Jackpot: Almost R9 Million Goes to Potchefstroom Player
Just a day later, another winner struck gold in the Saturday Lotto draw held on 28 June. The ticket, bought in Potchefstroom, North West, matched all six numbers to win R8,952,821.60. The player chose their numbers manually and spent R80 on the winning ticket.
This jackpot is one of the largest Lotto wins in recent months and is a reminder that both manual and Quick Pick selections can lead to massive rewards.
Winning Numbers—Don’t Miss Out
Here are the winning numbers for the two weekend draws. Make sure to check your tickets.
Lotto: 01, 13, 18, 20, 47, 50 Bonus: 27
Lotto Plus 1: 16, 25, 30, 41, 45, 47 Bonus: 07
Lotto Plus 2: 09, 12, 15, 16, 29, 33 Bonus: 03
PowerBall: 11, 23, 32, 41, 47 PowerBall: 17
PowerBallPLUS: 10, 11, 16, 32, 40 PowerBall: 01
If these numbers look familiar, it might be your time to celebrate. Players should always double-check results on the official National Lottery platforms.
How to Claim If You Win
If you’ve matched the winning numbers, here’s what to do next:
- Prizes under R250,000: Automatically paid into your bank account if you played online or through a banking app.
- Prizes over R250,000: Must be claimed in person at an Ithuba regional office.
- Prizes over R50,000: Winners receive free financial counseling and trauma support to help manage the sudden wealth.
- Tax-free: All National Lottery winnings are paid out tax-free in South Africa.
- 365-day deadline: Winners must claim their prizes within one year of the draw date.
Support and Protection for Winners
Ithuba offers financial guidance and emotional support to help winners adjust to their new reality. For those who prefer to stay anonymous, confidentiality is respected, and winners are not required to reveal their identity publicly.
Safety tips include:
- Signing the back of your winning ticket immediately.
- Storing your ticket in a secure place.
- Contacting Ithuba directly to start the claim process.
- Avoiding public announcements until your prize is claimed.
Lotto and Powerball: Changing Lives Every Week
These incredible wins are not only personal milestones for the lucky winners but also reflect the growing impact of the National Lottery in South Africa. With more people playing online and choosing both manual and Quick Pick options, the chances to win are more accessible than ever.
The Lotto and Powerball jackpot winners announced by Ithuba this weekend are a reminder that every ticket has the potential to transform someone’s life overnight. Whether you play from your phone or at a local retailer, it only takes one lucky ticket.
How to Play and Check Results
- Lotto draws take place every Wednesday and Saturday.
- Powerball and Powerball Plus draws are every Tuesday and Friday.
- You can buy tickets at retailers, via the National Lottery website, or through banking apps.
- Results are published after each draw and are also sent via SMS or available online.
Final Word
Two massive wins in one weekend show that dreams really do come true. With over R34 million paid out between the PowerBall Plus and Lotto jackpots, South Africans have even more reason to check their tickets.
Could you be next? Keep playing responsibly—and always remember to check your numbers. The next big winner might just be reading this.
For more details on this story, visit the full article from The Citizen.
Disclaimer: The lottery results published in this article are for informational purposes only. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, only results confirmed by Ithuba and the National Lottery are considered official. Players are strongly advised to verify their tickets using official channels before taking any further action.
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