The winner of the R103 million Lotto jackpot, who played their lucky numbers via a banking app, has yet to claim their life-changing prize.
THE WINNER of the Lotto jackpot worth over R103 million is yet to claim their prize.
The National Lottery operator, Ithuba, confirmed the winner played their lucky numbers via a banking app and is yet to claim their life-changing prize.
The winner from the October 30, 2024, draw will walk away with a staggering R103,684,796.
“However, it is standard procedure for the banks to contact the winners who have played via their respective banking platforms and won amounts larger than R249,000,” said Ithuba in a statement.
They said the winner would be informed of their win and thereafter directed to visit their nearest Ithuba regional office where a simple, yet thorough claim and validation process will be conducted.
“Winnings below R249,000 are automatically paid into the winner’s account.”
Ithuba CEO Charmaine Mabuza said: “We are incredibly excited to have created yet another multi-millionaire. We cannot wait to meet this winner and walk this remarkable transformative journey with them.”
Ithuba said this was the second highest Lotto jackpot to be won in the history of the game in South Africa.
This jackpot surpassed the R100 million jackpot that was claimed by a Pretoria resident in September this year.
The highest Lotto jackpot to date of R110 million was won by four people in 2018.
Ithuba reminded players that all winners over R50,000 are offered both financial and trauma counselling.
All winnings are tax-free and will be paid out within 72 hours of a valid claim.
Players must be 18 years or older to play.
