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Get the latest South Africa PowerBall results and winning numbers. See draw times, prizes, odds, and how to play – updated after every draw. Lottery Valley independently publishes results; always verify tickets with the official South Africa Lottery before claiming a prize.
See the most recent winning numbers and prize details for the latest South Africa PowerBall draw.
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How to play
Playing South Africa PowerBall takes a few simple steps. Pick your numbers (or take a quick pick), choose your add-ons, and buy before the drawing cutoff.
To play PowerBall, choose 5 numbers from 1 to 50 and 1 PowerBall number from 1 to 16. You can also choose a Quick Pick to have numbers randomly selected for you.
Ticket pricing
Here is the base ticket price for South Africa PowerBall plus any optional add-ons that change the cost per play.
Base Ticket
R10 per play
Drawing schedule
South Africa PowerBall draws on the days and times shown below. Always check the sales cutoff before you buy.
| Day | Sales cutoff | Drawing time |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 PM Africa/Johannesburg | 9:00 PM Africa/Johannesburg |
| Friday | 8:30 PM Africa/Johannesburg | 9:00 PM Africa/Johannesburg |
All times shown in Africa/Johannesburg timezone. Buy before sales cutoff to enter that drawing.
Prize structure
South Africa PowerBall pays out across 9 prize tiers, with overall odds of 1 in 15.06. Each tier below shows what you win and the odds of hitting it.
Prize tiers
9 tiers
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Understanding odds: Lower “1 in X” numbers indicate better statistical chances.
Next steps
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Everything you need to know about playing South Africa PowerBall
Playing South Africa PowerBall is straightforward. You'll pick 5 numbers from 1 to 50, then add one PowerBall from 1 to 16. Can't decide? Go with Quick Pick and let the terminal choose random numbers for you. Drawings happen Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 21:00:00 Africa/Johannesburg, and you win by matching numbers to the drawn results. The more you match, the bigger your prize. Match all 5 plus the PowerBall, and you've hit the jackpot.
Visit any authorized South Africa Lottery retailer, most convenience stores, gas stations, and grocery stores sell tickets. Tell the clerk you want PowerBall, or use a self-service terminal if available. You can pick your own numbers or ask for Quick Pick. Tickets cost R10.00 per play. Make sure to buy before the sales cutoff, which is 20:30:00 Africa/Johannesburg on drawing days. Always check your ticket before leaving the store.
South Africa offers an official lottery app and website, but not all games may be available for online purchase. Check the official South African National Lottery app or South Africa Lottery website to see if PowerBall is currently available for online purchase. If available online, you'll need to create an account, verify you're physically located in South Africa, and follow the app's purchase process. Tickets purchased through the official app are the same as those bought at retail locations.
A standard South Africa PowerBall ticket costs R10.00 per play. Want more chances? Buy multiple plays on one ticket. Most retailers accept cash and debit cards. The minimum purchase is one play.
PowerBall drawings happen Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 21:00:00 Africa/Johannesburg. That gives you 5 chances to win each week. Ticket sales close at 20:30:00 Africa/Johannesburg on drawing nights. If you buy a multi-draw ticket, it'll play the same numbers for consecutive drawings. You can purchase tickets for up to multiple future drawings at once. This is great if you've got lucky numbers you play consistently.
The odds of hitting the South Africa PowerBall jackpot are 1 in 33,900,160. That's tough, sure, but you've got 9 ways to win. Matching the lowest prize tier offers much better odds at 1 in 28.
PowerBall is exclusive to South Africa. You'll need to be physically present in South Africa to buy tickets, either at a retail location or through a licensed courier service while you're in-state.
This is a state-specific game with its own unique rules and prize structure. Other states have similar games but different names and formats. Browse all South Africa lottery games to see what's available.
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