A Limpopo man who bagged R3.4 million in the Powerball in the January 19, 2024 draw has finally come forward to claim his prize.
The National Lottery said the winning ticket was purchased in Louis Trichardt on January 19, 2024 via quick pick.
The ticket valid for 365 days from the date of the draw was set to expire on January 19, 2025.
When the winner came forward to claim on 12 December 2024, he shared with Ithuba that he checked his ticket in a nearby store the day after the draw, and upon realising that he had won, he placed his winning ticket under his mattress for safe keeping.
“While we were very happy to learn that I had hit the jackpot, my wife and I decided to wait before claiming so that we could plan what we would do with the money,” the winner told Ithuba.
Good quality education and home renovations are some of the important things that the couple will invest their money in.
Ithuba has urged all winners who have not yet claimed their winnings to do so before their tickets expire.
As of November 30, 2024, more than R257 million in prizes remain unclaimed across various games.
Ithuba said unclaimed winnings that are not claimed within the 365-day period will be forfeited and redirected to support community causes through the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (NLDTF).
They are still searching for the Daily Lotto prize winner who bagged R640,100.
The ticket was bought in Carletonville, Gauteng, on January 5, 2024, and will expire on January 5, 2025.
Ithuba CEO Charmaine Mabuza urged all participants who have played in the past year to check and validate their tickets.
“We are thrilled that this winner has come forward and appeal to all other participants to have their tickets checked and validated before expiry."
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