Someone has won the R124 million Powerball, was it you?
One person has won over R124 million in the Powerball jackpot from the August 5, 2025, draw.
The person won R124,602,697.30.
Seven people won in the second division and will each walk away with R115,641.60.
The winner has 365 days from the date of draw to claim the prize.
Ithuba reminded its winners that winnings are tax-free.
What will you do with R124million?
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