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Nandumuni B
1 reviews | Active since Nov 2022
21 Jun 2025, 13:22
There's no hope in winning lottery, there are no real winners here
We've become hopeless due to the negative reviews made by made by some individuals about the way Ithuba is operating. It makes sense, there are no significant winnings, I've been only winning below R100 for years to date. We're feeling exploited as South Africans and it's so painful as we're trying since the unemployment rate keeps climbing the hills. This is really bad.
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Ithuba Lottery's replyOfficial
23 Jun 2025, 08:17Thank you for taking the time to share your concerns. We understand how frustrating it can be when you feel like your efforts are not yielding the results you hope for, especially during tough economic times. Your feedback is valued, and we would like to provide some clarity.
At ITHUBA, operator of the National Lottery, we are committed to operating with integrity, transparency, and fairness. Our draw procedures are strictly regulated and overseen by independent auditors and the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) to ensure every draw is conducted fairly and that all winners—no matter how big or small—are legitimate.
While it’s true that not every player will win a large jackpot, we are proud to have paid out billions of rand in prizes to South Africans across the country. In fact, over the past financial year alone, ITHUBA has paid out more than R3.7 billion in prizes, with over 200 million winning tickets recorded. Recent big winners include:
- A PowerBall jackpot winner of R121 million in January,
- A LOTTO Plus 1 winner of R33 million in June,
- And multiple Daily LOTTO winners who win between R100,000 and R500,000 weekly.
These stories are regularly published in the media and featured on our official website and social media pages.
We acknowledge your concerns about hope and opportunity, especially amid rising unemployment. The National Lottery was established to offer South Africans a chance to dream and potentially change their lives, while also contributing to good causes. Over R15.4 billion has been contributed to the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (NLDTF), supporting education, sports, arts, and community development initiatives.
We remain committed to responsible play and urge all participants to view the Lottery as a form of entertainment, not a guaranteed solution. For more on how we protect players and promote transparency, please visit: www.nationallottery.co.za.
Thank you again for reaching out, and we wish you well.
Ithuba Lottery's reply23 Jun 2025, 08:17
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Thank you for taking the time to share your concerns. We understand how frustrating it can be when you feel like your efforts are not yielding the results you hope for, especially during tough economic times. Your feedback is valued, and we would like to provide some clarity.
At ITHUBA, operator of the National Lottery, we are committed to operating with integrity, transparency, and fairness. Our draw procedures are strictly regulated and overseen by independent auditors and the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) to ensure every draw is conducted fairly and that all winners—no matter how big or small—are legitimate.
While it’s true that not every player will win a large jackpot, we are proud to have paid out billions of rand in prizes to South Africans across the country. In fact, over the past financial year alone, ITHUBA has paid out more than R3.7 billion in prizes, with over 200 million winning tickets recorded. Recent big winners include:
- A PowerBall jackpot winner of R121 million in January,
- A LOTTO Plus 1 winner of R33 million in June,
- And multiple Daily LOTTO winners who win between R100,000 and R500,000 weekly.
These stories are regularly published in the media and featured on our official website and social media pages.
We acknowledge your concerns about hope and opportunity, especially amid rising unemployment. The National Lottery was established to offer South Africans a chance to dream and potentially change their lives, while also contributing to good causes. Over R15.4 billion has been contributed to the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (NLDTF), supporting education, sports, arts, and community development initiatives.
We remain committed to responsible play and urge all participants to view the Lottery as a form of entertainment, not a guaranteed solution. For more on how we protect players and promote transparency, please visit: www.nationallottery.co.za.
Thank you again for reaching out, and we wish you well.