Meet the R131 million Powerball jackpot winners

Meet the R131 million Powerball jackpot winners

The five South Africans who became instant millionaires from the R131 million Powerball and R33 million Powerball Plus have claimed their prizes.

WHO ARE THE R131 MILLION WINNERS?

IOL reports that three South Africans won R44 762 152.47 each from the R131 million Powerball draw while two won over R17 million from Powerball Plus draw on 5 April.

The first Powerball jackpot winner is a woman who played the same numbers for eight years after initially selecting them through the Quick Pick method via the FNB banking app. Her winning ticket was R15.

She tells Ithuba that the win is a dream come true. It enables her to spend more time with her loved ones.

The second Powerball jackpot winner is a 35-year-old male who plans to continue working and says, “if you don’t play you can’t win.”

The third Powerball winner spent R37.50 on his winning ticket and looks forward to enhancing his contributions to charity.

One of the R17 million Powerball Plus winners, who is general practioner tells Ithuba that he will not quit his day job. He also plans to renovate his house and will give some of his winnings to a church.

The other Powerball Plus winner reveals that he plays the Lotto every second week, and he selected his numbers through a Quick Pick method with a R7.50 wager.

“I checked the draw results online and when I found out that I had the winning numbers, I could not sleep at all that night.”

He also shares that the most he has ever won is R70.00 before becoming a multi-millionaire this April.

ITHUBA CONGRATULATES WINNERS

Sowetan reports that Ithuba CEO Charmaine Mabuza has congratulated the latest Powerball and Powerball Plus million jackpot winners.

“This exceptional outcome highlights the inclusive spirit of the National Lottery, touching lives across the nation’s diverse spectrum.”

“This remarkable event not only changes the lives of the winners but also illustrates the diverse reach of the lottery, affirming its role in uniting and uplifting our nation.”

The winning tickets were purchased through banking platforms such as FNB, Standard Bank, and Absa, and the National Lottery’s e-commerce platform.

All winners over R50,000 receive free financial and trauma counselling. Players must be 18 years and older.

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