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IOL News
12-08-2025
- Business
- IOL News
Gauteng woman claims R124 million Powerball jackpot prize: Here's how she plans to spend it
The winner of the R124million Powerball jackpot has finally claimed her life-changing prize. A woman has laid claim to the staggering R124million Powerball jackpot from the August 5, 2025 draw. The National Lottery Ithuba said the winning ticket was purchased via the Absa Banking App, with a R37.50 wager. The numbers were selected manually. Speaking about the winner, Ithuba said the woman reported to the Ithuba Johannesburg offices on Monday afternoon to complete the claim process. The winner said: "I kept seeing calls from an unfamiliar number but thought it was telesales, so I ignored them at first. "On Friday, I finally answered, and it was my bank advising me to report to the nearest Ithuba office as I had won some money. "They didn't tell me the exact amount. It was only when I arrived at ITHUBA that I was told I had won the jackpot. I am still in shock." The winner expressed how the win will change her life: "My husband has been unemployed for a few years, so we've been living on one income; it's been a tough, hand-to-mouth situation. Now everything will change. I wish my parents were still here; there's so much I would have wanted to do for them." She plans on rebuilding her own, and her dream of owning a car will materialise. Charmaine Mabuza, Ithuba CEO, said: "We are thrilled that the winner has come forward and are deeply moved by how this life-changing jackpot will positively impact her and her family. Stories like this are at the heart of the National Lottery —giving everyday South Africans a chance to dream big and transform their lives. We look forward to celebrating many more winners in the future." IOL News
IOL News
06-08-2025
- Business
- IOL News
Someone has won the R124 million Powerball, was it you?
One person has won the R124million Powerball jackpot. 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? IOL News
