Meyerton woman claims R112 million PowerBall jackpot

Who won and where the ticket was bought

According to The South African, the winner is a woman who had played the National Lottery only occasionally. The ticket that secured the top prize was sold at OK Foods Meyerton. Meyerton is described in reporting as a small industrial and residential town located 18km north of Vereeniging in Gauteng.

Draw details and the numbers

The draw produced the following main numbers: 3, 15, 24, 30, 31, with the PowerBall bonus ball being 7. Those numbers, together with the correct PowerBall bonus, delivered the jackpot to the single ticket-holder in draw 1763, according to The South African.

What the winner said

According to The South African, the woman who described herself as an occasional player said, “I never imagined winning this amount.” The report also states that her husband has played the National Lottery regularly for years, while she participated only from time to time.

On the impact of the win, the winner told The South African:

“It means a lot. It will definitely change our lives. I will continue being the person I always was; I will just be able to take care of our family’s needs even more.”

Immediate priorities and planning

According to The South African, the winner has been taking time to absorb the news and consider how to use the funds. The coverage says her stated priority is to provide for her family while remaining true to herself.

Large lottery prizes commonly prompt a range of immediate administrative and financial steps: verifying the winning ticket, claiming the prize through the operator, and accessing professional guidance on taxation, investment, and long-term budgeting. Sizekhaya Holdings, which operates the National Lottery, offers winner support services to help jackpot winners access financial guidance and resources a point noted in The South African’s reporting.

Support services and public comments

The South African reports that Sizekhaya Holdings congratulated the winner and her family and highlighted the role of their winner support offerings. According to The South African, Whitney Mafatle, Winner Services Manager at Sizekhaya Holdings, said:

“The stories behind every win truly are touching and a reminder of the person. Everyone has dreams, and these wins take a winner one step closer to those dreams.”

Such services generally focus on connecting winners with impartial financial advice, practical claim assistance and planning resources. These supports are intended to help recipients make considered decisions about immediate spending, long-term security and family planning.

What this means for players and the next draws

According to The South African, the R112 million jackpot has now been paid and the PowerBall jackpot has reset. For the upcoming draw on Friday, 23 October 2026, The South African reports an estimated PowerBall jackpot of R16 million and an estimated PowerBall Extra jackpot of R21 million. The draws are scheduled to be broadcast live on SABC and e.tv at 21:00, with players able to enter until 20:40 that evening, according to The South African.

Sizekhaya also used the opportunity to remind participants to check their tickets after every draw. The South African notes this as a reminder that even occasional play can yield significant prizes, although outcomes are based on chance and winning is never guaranteed.

Why this story matters locally

A single-ticket jackpot winner brings immediate local interest when the winning ticket is sold at a neighbourhood outlet. According to reporting in The South African, that local connection the ticket coming from OK Foods Meyerton highlights how large prizes can emerge anywhere. For the winner and her family, the reported focus is practical: planning for the future and managing the transition to newfound financial security.

What to watch next

As the winner works through claim procedures and planning, typical next steps include meeting with the lottery operator’s winner services team and, if desired, seeking independent financial and legal advice. The South African’s reporting emphasises the personal nature of the story and the support structures available to help winners navigate what can be an overwhelming period.

According to The South African, the winner and her family are now focusing on the future after claiming the R112 million prize from PowerBall draw 1763.