PowerBall Plus winner turns R15 into R33.8 million pay day

In a stroke of fortune, one lucky South African won the PowerBall Plus jackpot, walking away with R33.8 million in last Friday’s draw.

The life-changing win occurred during Draw 1686, held on Friday, 16 January.

Quick Pick option

The winning ticket was purchased via the official National Lottery website, where the player placed a R15 bet and selected their numbers using the Quick Pick option.

The PowerBall Plus numbers drawn were 3, 24, 29, 32, 34 while the Bonus Ball was 18.

Seamless playing experience

Lottery operator ITHUBA confirmed the win, noting that the online platform continues to attract players seeking convenience and flexibility.

The operator said the website offers a seamless playing experience, enhanced navigation, a built-in ticket checker and exclusive access to 19 EAZiWIN Instant Games.

ITHUBA Chief Executive Officer Charmaine Mabuza said the jackpot win highlights the reliability and security of the National Lottery’s online systems.

“This R33 million PowerBall Plus win reinforces that any participant can confidently play and win online. Our systems operate on world-class technology that is continuously audited, securely monitored and designed to protect every transaction and player,” Mabuza said.

Fairness and transparency

She added that whether tickets are purchased online or in-store, all entries are processed through the same secure central system, ensuring fairness, transparency and integrity.

The identity of the winner has not yet been disclosed, but the win has sparked excitement among hopeful players nationwide.

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