Radio veteran and television personality Anele Mdoda has found herself at the centre of social media backlash after a promotional post about the National Lottery sparked outrage among followers. What was intended to be a lighthearted social media post discussing high-jackpot draws quickly turned hostile, with users accusing the media star of promoting a broken […]
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A Lonehill mother and sole breadwinner has claimed the more than R6 million PowerBall Plus jackpot from the 14 November 2025 draw, Ithuba confirmed. She purchased a R15 Quick Pick ticket at a Lonehill petrol station and discovered her win at the same location. Overwhelmed with joy, she immediately shared the news with her father. […]
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After operating South Africa’s National Lottery for approximately a decade, Ithuba finds itself in a sticky situation as consumers demand answers for alleged unpaid winnings, including a controversial R17.4 million jackpot. The past few weeks have been an interesting time for Ithuba Holdings, as they have seemingly had to issue more statements this month than […]
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A woman’s ordinary Friday took an unimaginable turn after a phone call she ignored revealed she had won the massive R124.6 million Powerball jackpot from the 5 August 2025 draw. The ticket, bought through a banking app for just R37.50, contained numbers she had carefully chosen herself. Initially, repeated calls from an unfamiliar number went […]
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A healthcare worker has won a R110 million PowerBall jackpot and plans to finally take time off from her demanding job. “Many of us are burnt out but we work extra hours just to make ends meet. Now, I can finally take time off to rest,” she said. A regular lottery player, she bought the […]
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