R113 million PowerBall jackpot up for grabs – Will you be South Africa's next millionaire?
A whopping estimated R113 million PowerBall jackpot is up for grabs on Friday.
According to National Lottery Ithuba, the jackpot has rolled over 19 times.
Since June 1, 2025, Ithuba said it has paid out over half a billion in total winnings to more than 17.7 million players.
It added that seven players became multi-millionaires.
Among the recent big winners is a Cape Town mother who scooped a Lotto Plus 1 jackpot of over R30 million in the draw held on Saturday, 25 July.
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