ITHUBA, operators of the national lottery in South Africa, have confirmed that one lucky player scooped the PowerBall jackpot on Tuesday evening.
One lucky South African is nearly R179 million richer this evening after correctly predicting the five numbers drawn – as well as the bonus ball.
The as-yet unnamed player won an incredible R178 955 240.90, one of the highest-ever jackpots won in South African lottery history.
The PowerBall Plus numbers drawn were 2, 3, 16, 17, 35 while the bonus ball was 5.
Following the win, the PowerBall jackpot now stands at an estimated R5 million for the next draw on Friday, 23 January.
Meanwhile, there were no winners of Tuesday’s PowerBall Plus jackpot, meaning that the prize pool has increased to an estimated R6 million for the next draw on Friday, 23 January.
The PowerBall Plus numbers drawn were 1, 5, 7, 15, 40 and the bonus ball was 4.
Remember, if you want to win your share of the jackpot, you have to play! As they say, you’ve got to be in it, to win it.
PowerBall and PowerBall Plus jackpots: Friday, 23 January
- PowerBall – estimated at R5 million
- PowerBall Plus – estimated at R6 million
PREVIOUS POWERBALL DRAW RESULTS AND PAYOUTS
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How PowerBall Works in South Africa
As excitement builds ahead of the next PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws, thousands of South Africans are preparing for a chance to win life-changing prizes.
Whether you’re a first-time player or a regular participant, here’s everything you need to know about how the game works, how to play, and when to buy your ticket.
How to Play PowerBall
To enter the PowerBall jackpot draw, players must select:
- Five numbers from 1 to 50, and
- One PowerBall number from 1 to 20
Each board costs R5.00 to play.
PowerBall is famous for delivering South Africa’s biggest lottery jackpots.
The country’s record-breaking PowerBall win of R232 131 750.69 was claimed by a single ticket holder on 19 February 2019.
PowerBall Plus: A Second Chance
PowerBall Plus gives players an extra opportunity to win using the same numbers chosen for the main draw.
- Entry costs an additional R2.50 per board
- The odds remain the same
- Prize amounts are generally lower than the main PowerBall draw
PowerBall Plus was introduced on 28 November 2015, offering players more value and more chances to win.
Where to Buy PowerBall Tickets
Tickets can be purchased through multiple channels:
- Participating lottery retailers nationwide
- The official National Lottery website
- The National Lottery Mobile App
- Participating banks: FNB, Absa, Nedbank, Standard Bank, Capitec, TymeBank and African Bank
- Via USSD by dialling *120*7529#
Ticket Sales Cut-Off
For retail purchases, ticket sales close at 20:30 on draw days.
Players must be 18 years or older to participate.
Did You Know?
PowerBall winners who claim R50 000 or more receive:
- Free trauma counselling from professional psychologists
- Free financial advice from accredited advisors
All lottery winnings in South Africa are paid tax-free and transferred directly into the winner’s bank account.
Weekly National Lottery Schedule
Here’s a quick overview of draw days:
- Monday: Daily Lotto
- Tuesday: Daily Lotto, PowerBall & PowerBall Plus
- Wednesday: Daily Lotto, Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 & Lotto Plus 2
- Thursday: Daily Lotto
- Friday: Daily Lotto, PowerBall & PowerBall Plus
- Saturday: Daily Lotto, Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 & Lotto Plus 2
- Sunday: Daily Lotto
Always Verify Your Numbers
While results appear on many platforms, the National Lottery website remains the only fully verified source for official winning numbers.
Players are encouraged to confirm results using official channels only.
