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  • Published on Jul 7, 2026

    R257 million in unclaimed Lotto winnings has Mzansi debating what should happen to the money

    South Africa's National Lottery confirmed that R257 million in prize money remains unclaimed across the country Winners who claimed R25,000 or more face a 15% withholding tax deducted before any payout is made South Africans online urged authorities to …

    Source: Briefly - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 7, 2026

    The Daily Lotto results for Tuesday, 7 July 2026

    It’s time for today’s Daily Lotto draw! Could tonight be your lucky night? Good Luck! 🎉 Dreaming of a big win? The Daily Lotto jackpot is up for grabs, and it’s an estimated R450 000. The jackpot prize money is guaranteed to be given away even if no one …

    Source: The South African - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 7, 2026

    One lucky winner bags R69.5 million PowerBall jackpot

    It’s raining Randelas for one fortunate South African punter, who won an eye-watering R69.5-million in Friday night’s PowerBall draw, powered by National Lottery operator Sizekhaya. Lady Luck clearly smiled on the jackpot winner, who bought their ticket at …

    Source: The Citizen (South Africa) - Center-right
  • Published on Jul 7, 2026

    R257 million in lottery prizes is unclaimed in South Africa right now

    What if we told you that R257 million in unclaimed lottery prizes across South Africa is sitting right here in Mzansi, waiting for its rightful owners to come forward? Some of these winners have no idea they have won. Others have simply forgotten to check …

    Source: The South African - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 7, 2026

    The British Lotto feud that hit close to home

    Every Lotto winner family moment is supposed to be the happiest of their life. For one 19-year-old British jackpot winner, it became the moment his family fell apart. His story has gone viral and if you have ever won anything in Mzansi, you will know …

    Source: The South African - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 7, 2026

    LOTTO Quick Pick or manual selection: What are the ODDS?

    Lotto Quick Pick or manual selection, four times a week (twice each for Lotto and PowerBall) the argument resurfaces. Should South Africans choose numbers themelves, or simply trust the machine? The quick pick or manual selection debate just had a whole …

    Source: The South African - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 7, 2026

    The PowerBall and PowerBall XTRA results for Tuesday, 7 July 2026

    It’s time for today’s PowerBall and PowerBall XTRA draws. Will you be South Africa’s next PowerBall multimillionaire? PowerBall and PowerBall Plus jackpots: PowerBall – estimated at R7 million PowerBall XTRA – estimated at R6 million If you want to win …

    Source: The South African - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 7, 2026

    2026 VGH+ Hometown Heroes Lottery deadline is this Friday night

    Sponsored Content - Jul 7, 2026 / 12:01 am | Story: 623518 Contributed It’s now or never for the 2026 VGH+ Hometown Heroes Lottery. The bonus draws have come and gone, and that means it is time to give away a new lair to a lucky winner. There are 10 …

    Source: Castanet Kamloops - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 6, 2026

    Learning Lessons From A Wildlife Safari In South Africa

    Shraddha Kamdar goes on a wildlife safari chasing the Big Five in Kruger National Park in South Africa and comes back wiser with a few life lessons learned from the Savannah wilderness and its inhabitants When you stare straight into the eyes of a lioness …

    Source: Femina - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 6, 2026

    Three South Africans each become R45.7m richer in National Lottery first

    Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn Three South Africans woke up millions of rand richer after new National Lottery operator Sizekhaya’s first-ever guaranteed …

    Source: Business Day - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 6, 2026

    Three South Africans woke up R45.7-million richer

    Three South Africans woke up millions of rands richer after Sizekhaya’s first-ever guaranteed PowerBall Xtra jackpot cascade delivered exactly what it promised: life-changing prizes and a historic National Lottery first. With no winner matching all five …

    Source: IOL - Pro-Government
  • Published on Jul 7, 2026

    Bonakele appointed chair of lottery commission board

    National Lottery Commission (NLC) board member King Tembinkosi Bonakele has been appointed as chair of the board. He replaces Barney Pityana, who resigned in last July with two years of his five-year term remaining. Pityana agreed to remain in office until …

    Source: Moneyweb - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 6, 2026

    The Daily Lotto results for Monday, 6 July 2026

    It’s time for today’s Daily Lotto draw! Could tonight be your lucky night? Good Luck! 🎉 Dreaming of a big win? The Daily Lotto jackpot is up for grabs, and it’s an estimated R400 000. The jackpot prize money is guaranteed to be given away even if no one …

    Source: The South African - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 7, 2026

    On SANEF's vindication of Sekhura - GroundUp

    SANEF clears Sefara, but he won’t return as chair His company was to receive R250,000, excluding expenses, from a lottery grant to organise a one-day workshop for fewer than 50 delegates 6 July 2026 Makhudu Sefara has been cleared of breaching SANEF’s code …

    Source: Politicsweb - Right-wing
  • Published on Jul 6, 2026

    Lucky lotto player wins R69 million jackpot in July

    One lucky South African has become an instant multi-millionaire after matching all the numbers in Friday's PowerBall draw The win comes just days after three other players shared a massive cascading jackpot earlier in the week South Africans flooded …

    Source: Briefly - Neutral
  • Published on 01:05 GMT

    Grief as Tamara comes home: night vigil Wednesday, burial Friday

    Grief and quiet wailing greeted the return of Tamara Munthali’s remains to Lilongwe on Tuesday, as family, friends and senior government officials gathered at Kamuzu International Airport to receive the body of the Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority’s …

    Source: Nyasa Times - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 6, 2026

    He won the Lotto once. Then seven years later, he did it again

    Most of us would be over the moon winning the Lotto once. For this Mitchell’s Plain Lotto winner, once was simply not enough. Seven years after his first win, he walked back into the same extraordinary territory that very few South Africans have ever …

    Source: The South African - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 6, 2026

    R20-million PENDING in Lotto and Lotto Plus on Wednesday 8 July 2026

    Take note that Lotto and Lotto Plus on Wednesday 8 July 2026 is worth just over R20 million this week. Ever since new operator Sizekhaya took over, its new tiered payout system has been paying out with regularity. For example, it made three R45-million …

    Source: The South African - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 6, 2026

    Lottery Commission’s new chair appointed

    Tembinkosi Bonakele headed up the Competition Commission for nine years. He will now lead the National Lottery Commission’s board. Supplied/Competition Commission Tembinkosi Bonakele, who is currently a board member of the National Lottery Commission ( …

    Source: News24 - Neutral

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  • Published on July 7, 2026 - 14:36 GMT

    Powerball® launch set in the UK for July 21, first drawing to follow

    U.S. ticket price and game odds remain unchanged as expansion milestone approaches JOHNSTON, Iowa – July 6, 2026 – Powerball® officials announced today that ticket sales in the United Kingdom will begin on July 21, 2026, marking the next step in the game’s …

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