Somewhere in Gauteng, a mystery millionaire has no idea their life could change forever. Ithuba, the operator of South Africa's National Lottery, is searching for the owner of an unclaimed PowerBall Plus ticket worth a staggering R2 284 810 . The ticket was bought at Mayfield Square in Daveyton , east of Johannesburg, and the winner has yet to come forward.
The clock is ticking. The ticket was drawn on 12 November 2024 , meaning the winner has until 12 November 2025 to claim their prize before it expires. If they miss the deadline, the money will be forfeited and redirected to the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund to support public projects.
Ithuba's Urgent CallIthuba has appealed to the public to check every possible place for forgotten tickets: in handbags, wallets, glove compartments, and even old coat pockets. They've also reminded players who buy tickets digitally to log into their accounts and double-check their past draws.