In a recently posted FAQ concerning the national lottery and the 21-day nationwide lockdown in South Africa, Ithuba answered many questions including, ‘If I play online, will I still receive my winnings?’
“All on-line winning tickets below R50,000 will be paid as usual, directly into the player’s on-line wallet or bank account if playing via the website, National Lottery APP or banking channels. Claims above R50,000 will have to be postponed until after the lockdown period is over. Winners are encouraged to keep their tickets safe until you can visit an ITHUBA office to claim after the lockdown period, ” the answer read.