The winner of the R107 million Powerball jackpot purchased their winning ticket using a banking app and spent R90 on their ticket.
THE NATIONAL Lottery Ithuba has urged the winner of the whopping R107 million Powerball jackpot to come forward and claim their prize.
The winner will walk away with R107,768,939.00 from the September 13 draw.
Ithuba said the winning ticket was purchased through the FNB banking platform with a R90 wager, and the numbers were manually selected.
“The winner has yet to claim this life-changing win and Ithuba is eager to meet the lucky individual,” Ithuba said in a statement on Tuesday.
It added that participants who play via banking platforms like FNB are encouraged to check their tickets and to be vigilant for any notification from their bank.
Ithuba explained further: “While winnings below R249,000 are automatically paid into the winner’s account, those who win larger amounts, such as this jackpot, are required to visit an Ithuba office to claim their prize.”
Ithuba CEO Charmaine Mabuza said: “We are excited to see how this incredible win will change someone’s life, but the ticket holder has yet to step forward.
“We urge the winner to check their ticket and respond promptly.
“Banking platforms will notify winners through phone calls and SMS, but it is crucial that participants remain alert and make contact as soon as possible.”
Ithuba said all winnings are tax-free and will be paid out within 72 hours of a valid claim.
