There were no winners of Tuesday’s PowerBall jackpot, meaning that the prize pool has increased once again for the next draw on Friday, 9 January.

ITHUBA, operators of the national lottery in South Africa, have confirmed that an eye-watering – and life-changing – estimated R145 million will be on offer on Friday evening.

Meanwhile, the PowerBall Plus jackpot stands at an estimated R24 million.

That’s a total of R169 million up for grabs. Not a bad early 2026 present!

PowerBall and PowerBall Plus jackpots: Friday, 9 January

• PowerBall – estimated at R145 million
• PowerBall Plus – estimated at R24 million

If you want to win your share of the jackpot, you have to play! You know what they say, you’ve got to be in it, to win it.

Only five PowerBall numbers and the PowerBall bonus ball stand between you, potentially, and R145 million!

FRIDAY’S POWERBALL NUMBERS

PowerBall numbers

0, 0, 0, 0, 0

PowerBall: 0

PowerBall Plus numbers

0, 0, 0, 0, 0

PowerBall: 0

NOTE: The numbers above represent placeholders until the actual draw takes place

PREVIOUS POWERBALL DRAW RESULTS AND PAYOUTS

Did you miss a draw and wonder if you’re actually a millionaire? Click here to view past PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results and payouts.

How PowerBall Works

As excitement builds ahead of the next PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws, thousands of South Africans are gearing up for their chance to win life-changing prizes.

Here’s everything you need to know about how the games work, how to play, and when to get your tickets.

The PowerBall jackpot draw requires players to choose:

• Five numbers from 1 to 50, and
• One PowerBall number from 1 to 20

Each board costs R5.00 to play.

PowerBall is known for producing the largest lottery wins in South Africa. The country’s record jackpot – an astonishing R232 131 750.69 – was won by a single ticket holder on 19 February 2019.

PowerBall Plus: A Second Chance to Win

PowerBall Plus gives players an additional opportunity to win using the same numbers played in the main PowerBall draw.

• Entry costs an extra R2.50 per board
• The odds remain the same
• Prize amounts are typically lower

PowerBall Plus was introduced on 28 November 2015 to offer players more value and more chances to win.

Where to Buy Tickets

Players can buy tickets:

• At nearest participating retailers
• On the official National Lottery website
• Through the National Lottery Mobile App
• Via participating banks: FNB, ABSA, Nedbank, Standard Bank, Capitec, TymeBank, African Bank
• Via USSD by dialling 1207529#

Ticket Sales Cut-Off Time

If purchasing through a retailer, ticket sales close at 20:30 on draw days.

Players must be 18 years or older to enter.

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 directly into the winner’s bank account.

Weekly Lottery Schedule

Here’s a quick guide to what lottery games take place each day:

• 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 are posted across various platforms, only the National Lottery website provides 100% verified winning numbers.

Players are urged to check official sources to confirm their results.