ITHUBA Announces Second-Largest LOTTO Jackpot Winner

Winning Ticket Purchased in Gauteng

ITHUBA, the operator of the National Lottery in South Africa, has announced that the R100 million guaranteed LOTTO jackpot from draw number 2461, held on Saturday, 3 August, has been claimed by a single lucky player.

The winning ticket was purchased at a Pick n Pay store in Gauteng.

Verify Your Tickets Now

In light of this significant win, ITHUBA has urged all participants from Gauteng to check their tickets. Charmaine Mabuza, CEO of ITHUBA, emphasized the importance of verifying tickets promptly.

“This monumental win marks the second-largest jackpot in the history of LOTTO. We are overjoyed and can’t wait to meet the lucky winner. We urge everyone who bought their tickets at Pick n Pay stores in Gauteng to check their tickets immediately. This could be your moment of a lifetime,” she stated.

Mabuza also highlighted ITHUBA’s readiness to assist the winner through the claim process. “Our dedicated team is waiting with anticipation to receive the winner to ensure a seamless claim process and transition into their new multi-millionaire status,” she added.

Historical Context of the Jackpot

This R100 million jackpot is notable as the second-largest in the history of South Africa’s LOTTO. The record for the highest jackpot remains at R110 million, which was shared among four winners in January 2018.

This recent win comes after 25 consecutive rollovers, increasing the anticipation and excitement surrounding the draw.