Don’t be like the recent Lotto winner – pick up those random phone calls
Lotto winners are offered free and confidential professional counselling and financial guidance to help them manage their winnings, adjust to their new circumstances and prepare for the future.
Two additional National Lottery winners have come forward to claim their substantial prizes, drawing attention to the importance of claiming unclaimed winnings. The most recent jackpot winner, who received R23 555 348.50 from draw 2 654 on 13 June 2026, used the Absa banking app to purchase their ticket. This individual, previously grappling with significant financial difficulties, initially found it difficult to believe the magnitude of the prize, but the confirmation has now offered newfound hope for their future.
Sizekhaya Holdings, the organization responsible for the lottery, expressed appreciation for these winners coming forward, stating that "behind every unclaimed prize is a real person and potentially a life-changing moment waiting to happen." The second winning ticket, worth R1 332 944.90, was claimed from the second division of the Lotto 5 Max draw on 29 July 2026.
Sizekhaya emphasizes its dedication to locating winners and urges players to regularly check their tickets and banking apps to ensure they do not miss out on a life-changing prize. Winners who purchased their tickets at a retail store can claim their winnings instantly at an approved participating location, while those who purchased online can claim up to R249 999 through the online channel, with an electronic funds transfer (EFT) option available.
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