JOHANNESBURG – The owner of a winning lottery ticket has until 5pm on Thursday to claim the jackpot prize.

The ticket was bought from a Randburg shop in northern Johannesburg last year.

Lotto operator Gidani said two tickets matched the winning draw, but only one person has come forward.

The prize is worth more than R1.3 million.

Gidani manager Ndileka Nobaxa said the lottery ticket officially expires at 11pm on Thursday.

She said the office closes at 5pm, but the winner can contact the call centre after hour.