Lottery turns a page as ITHUBA era ends
South Africa’s National Lottery has officially stepped into a new chapter following the end of ITHUBA Holdings’ licence on Sunday, closing an 11-year operational run that shaped how millions of players engaged with daily draws, jackpots, and national gaming programmes.
According to a reporting from The Witness, the handover marks the start of a new operational phase for the lottery system from 1 June, with continuity measures already activated to ensure uninterrupted service for players nationwide.
The final weekend under ITHUBA’s licence carried a sense of transition in motion, with the last PowerBall and PowerBall PLUS draw held on Friday, followed by the final LOTTO draw on Saturday and the concluding DAILY LOTTO draw on Sunday.
In its closing message, ITHUBA reflected on its tenure, noting: ‘Mzansi, we are proud of the successful 11-year journey we have shared with you, the wins, the life-changing stories, and the moments we have celebrated together.’
The company confirmed that ticket sales under its licence officially stopped at 8:30pm on Sunday, aligning with the formal end of its operational mandate.
As highlighted in official transition arrangements shared with stakeholders, players have been assured that existing winnings and valid tickets remain protected under established National Lottery rules.
- All valid winning tickets will remain payable
- Prizes within the 365-day claim window will still be honoured
- Claims will be processed under the new operator from 1 June where applicable
- Unclaimed jackpots from the previous cycle will be transferred to the National Lotteries Commission
- Participants are advised to retain tickets and proof of purchase for verification
Daily Lotto Plus Results | 31 May 2026
Our final Daily Lotto Plus results post under ITHUBA’s National Lottery licence.
From 1 June 2026, ITHUBA is no longer the Operator of the National Lottery.
Thank you for journeying with us. pic.twitter.com/X90pQtb8zy
— South African National Lottery (@sa_lottery26) May 31, 2026
These measures are intended to prevent disruption during the handover period and maintain continuity for millions of participants who engage with weekly draws.
The transition process was coordinated between the outgoing operator, regulators, and relevant stakeholders to ensure that lottery platforms remain functional during the shift.
The changeover comes at a time when the National Lottery remains one of South Africa’s most widely participated-in gaming systems, with draws historically forming part of weekend routines across households and retail outlets.
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