Lotto jackpot winner finally claims R100m winnings
The National Lottery Ithuba has confirmed that the R100 million Lotto jackpot winner has finally come forward to claim her winnings.
R100 MILLION LOTTO JACKPOT WINNER FINALLY CLAIMS WINNINGS
The confirmation comes barely a few weeks after the National Lottery Ithuba confirmed that no one had claimed the R100 million Lotto jackpot won on 3 August.
Speaking to the media, Ithuba CEO Chairman Mabuza said, “We are overjoyed to celebrate this monumental win with our latest jackpot winner, especially during Women’s Month.”
“The R100 million Lotto jackpot is a life-changing amount, and it is a testament to the excitement and opportunities that the South African National Lottery brings to participants across the country,” she added.
However, Ithuba has it that the winner decided to keep her identity under wraps despite being happy about winning the jackpot. She won the jackpot after 25 consecutive rollovers.
The winning ticket was purchased at Pick n’ Pay in Hazeldean Square in Pretoria.
The R100 million jackpot is the second largest Lotto jackpot won in South African history after the R110 million jackpot.
In 2018, four people won the largest jackpot in South Africa. Surprisingly, amongst the winners was a 19-year-old who had played the Lotto for the first time.
OTHER WINNERS
Earlier this month, Ithuba also revealed that a KwaZulu-Natal couple in their 60s had won the bagged the Powerball Plus jackpot.
National Lottery Ithuba confirmed that the couple won R16 million from the 2 August draw. The couple won through a quick pick selection worth R22.50.
Speaking to Ithuba, the couple said, “With this money, we will finally be able to join a medical aid scheme and receive convenient healthcare.”
A Limpopo fruit and vegetable retail shop assistant won the R16 million Lotto jackpot in May. She matched all six numbers correctly from the 4 May Lotto jackpot draw.
Confirmed reports from the National Lottery Ithumba state that the winning ticket was purchased using the Capitec banking application. Surprisingly, the winner opted for an R10 quick pick.
However, that same month, a security manager from Limpopo won the R13 million Powerball jackpot. The winning R60 wager ticket was bought from Shoprite Checkers in Limpopo.
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DON’T CLAIM YOUR LOTTO JACKPOT WINNINGS?
However, it has since been confirmed that the winning ticket is valid for 365 days from the draw date. According to Ithuba, it will expire if not claimed within that period.
However, all unclaimed winnings are transferred to a National Lotteries Participants Trust Fund (NLPTF) for “safe keeping” until claimed by the respective winner.
If not claimed within 365 days, the funds are shared among good causes and beneficiary organisations.