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Here’s what you should know about National Lottery jackpots and whether the funds can be included in someone’s last will. Image: The South African Media Library

LOTTO jackpots could make millionaires happen

The National LOTTO jackpots could make you a millionaire this week. Here’s what you could be playing for, including the LOTTO and Powerball jackpots.

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Here’s what you should know about National Lottery jackpots and whether the funds can be included in someone’s last will. Image: The South African Media Library

The National LOTTO jackpots could make you a millionaire!

Ithuba National Lottery has just announced the estimated jackpots for this week, including the weekly lottery draw, the Powerball, and the special Sportstake jackpots.

Just how much could you stand to win this week?

National lottery jackpots are worth thousands, however you’ll have to play to win.

It’s time to phanda, pusha, play!

Buy your tickets and you might be South Africa’s next big lottery winner.

Here’s what you could stand to win.

National LOTTO Jackpots

The National LOTTO jackpots could be worth millions in cash!

According to the National Lottery, you could win R12 million in the weekly lottery draw.

An estimated R9 million is up for grabs in the PLUS 1 lottery draw. There’s also an estimated R13 million jackpot up for grabs in the PLUS 2 draw.

What would you do with the money?

LOTTO Powerball Jackpots

The Powerball jackpot happens once every week, giving you an added chance to win.

The Powerball jackpot could be worth an estimated R17 million in cash; however, don’t forget the Powerball PLUS draw. That’s worth an estimated R8 million, but you have to buy your Powerball ticket first and opt-in to play.

That’s worth playing for!

Powerball draws take place on Tuesday, 30 April.

LOTTO Sportstake Jackpots

Players also have the LOTTO Sportstake jackpots, though players have to guess the right scores.

You could stand to win big in the week’s lottery games with one more chance to win. Choose your sport and buy a Sportstake ticket today.


Here’s what you could stand to win:

  • Sportstake 4: R1 000
  • Sportstake 8: R240 000
  • Sportstake 13: R180 000

Rugby and Cricket fans can also have their fun, but you have to buy tickets Rugby and Cricket jackpots are worth R1 000 with the right scores.

LOTTO Rules

National Lottery rules state that you must be over 18 to participate.

Buy your valid lottery tickets from registered retailers. Use a valid entry or ticket to claim your winnings.

Avoid scams. The National Lottery will never ask for your personal details in an SMS or email message.

Contact the National Lottery if you think you’re a winner.

Scores are posted after each draw.

Where to buy tickets

Buy lottery tickets from any participating retailer.

Lottery tickets are also available through your banking app, or via online banking channels. You can also create a National Lottery account to play online.

Join the fun and play South Africa’s most popular game: the LOTTO!

What would you do?

What would you do with your lottery winnings? Tell us! Get in touch with us by sending an email to info@thesouthafrican.com.

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