ITHUBA, operators of the South African national lottery, have issued a public notice asking the winner of a R550 012 Daily Lotto jackpot to come forward.
The winning ticket was purchased in East London in Eastern Cape, on 2 October 2025.
More than seven months later, the winner has still not claimed their prize.
What you need to know
- Prize: R550 012
- Game: Daily Lotto
- Date won: 2 October 2025
- Location of purchase: East London, Eastern Cape
- Expiry date: 2 October 2026
Check your tickets
If you bought a Daily Lotto ticket in East London around 2 October 2025, now is the time to dig through your wallet, your kitchen drawer, your car cubbyhole and anywhere else a forgotten lotto ticket might be hiding.
ITHUBA have confirmed the prize will expire exactly one year after the draw.
After 2 October 2026, the money will be transferred to the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (NLDTF), where they are reallocated to support “good causes,” charitable initiatives, and community projects throughout South Africa.
Friends and family in the Eastern Cape?
If you have family or friends back home in East London, give them a quick call.
Tell them to check any lotto tickets lying around. R550 012 is no small change.
How to claim
Winners can claim prizes through any participating retailer, post office, or by contacting the National Lottery directly on 0800 484 822.
Larger prizes need to be claimed at an ITHUBA office with the original ticket, a valid ID and proof of banking details.
Source
Official notice issued by the South African National Lottery via @sa_lottery on 3 May 2026.
Click here to view past Daily Lotto results and payouts.
