South Africa’s PowerBall jackpot has surged to a staggering R103 million after no tickets matched the winning combination in Friday night’s draw, held on 19 December. The prize pool now rolls over to the next draw on Tuesday, 23 December, promising one lucky player the chance at a truly life-changing windfall.
Lottery operator ITHUBA confirmed the increase, noting that the PowerBall Plus jackpot also went unclaimed. That prize has now grown to R7 million, adding even more excitement to Tuesday’s draw.
Jackpot Estimates for Tuesday, 23 December
- PowerBall: R103 million
- PowerBall Plus: R7 million
Friday’s Winning Numbers
- PowerBall: 2, 11, 15, 16, 30 | Bonus: 15
- PowerBall Plus: 8, 21, 26, 27, 49 | Bonus: 4
With anticipation building, thousands of South Africans are expected to try their luck. To play, participants select five numbers between 1 and 50, plus one PowerBall number from 1 to 20. Each entry costs R5.00, while adding PowerBall Plus costs an extra R2.50 per board.
PowerBall has a history of producing record-breaking wins, including the country’s largest jackpot of R232 million, claimed by a single ticket holder in February 2019.
How to Play and Where to Buy Tickets Tickets can be purchased at participating retailers, online via the National Lottery website, through the mobile app, or via banking partners such as FNB, ABSA, Nedbank, Standard Bank, Capitec, TymeBank, and African Bank. Players can also enter using USSD by dialing 1207529#. Ticket sales close at 20:30 on draw days, and entrants must be 18 or older.
Extra Benefits for Winners Those who claim R50,000 or more receive free trauma counselling and financial advice, ensuring they are supported as they adjust to their new fortunes. All winnings are tax-free and paid directly into the winner’s bank account.
Weekly Lottery Schedule
- 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
As always, players are encouraged to verify their numbers through official National Lottery channels to ensure accuracy.