PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Results: March 2026 Update

The PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws continue to offer significant jackpot opportunities for players. Following a recent R108-million jackpot win, ending a streak of fifteen consecutive rollovers, the jackpots have been reset for the Tuesday, March 24, 2026 draw. Guaranteed winnings for PowerBall and PowerBall Plus on Tuesday are R52 million and R5 million, respectively, totaling R57 million.

Recent Winning Numbers

Here’s a recap of the winning numbers from the Friday, March 20, 2026 draw:

• PowerBall: 05, 08, 11, 17, 41, Powerball 02
• PowerBall Plus: 12, 18, 28, 40, 45, Powerball 15

Previous 2026 Results

Players can view a complete history of PowerBall results for 2026 on the PowerBall South Africa website.

Understanding the Odds and Costs

Participating in PowerBall and PowerBall Plus involves understanding the odds and costs associated with each entry. A PowerBall entry costs R5 per board, with PowerBall Plus adding an additional R2.50, for a total of R7.50. The odds of winning the PowerBall jackpot are approximately 1 in 42,310,200.

The average PowerBall jackpot payout is around R22 million, making Tuesday’s R57 million prize more than double the average.

Lotto and Lotto Plus Draws

In addition to PowerBall and PowerBall Plus, the R74-million Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 and 2 draws also offer opportunities to win. A Lotto entry costs R5 per board, with Plus 1 and 2 adding R2.50 each, totaling R10. The odds of winning the Lotto jackpot are slightly better, at 1 in 40,310,358. The average Lotto jackpot payout is R5.95 million, significantly higher than the current prize.

National Lottery Operator Transition

The National Lottery operator is scheduled to transition in June 2026, but for now, games continue as usual with ITHUBA. Tickets for PowerBall and PowerBall Plus on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, are available until 20:30, thirty minutes before the official draw at 21:00. Tickets can be purchased on the National Lottery website, through the Mobile App, or at participating retailers.

Claiming Prize Money

The process for claiming winnings varies depending on the amount:

• Retail stores pay out winnings up to R2,000.
• Winnings of R10,000 to R49,999 must be claimed at an Approved Prize Payment Centre (APPC).
• Winnings of R49,999 to R249,999 can be claimed via EFT from participating banks (excluding African Bank, which has a limit of R49,999).
• Winnings exceeding R250,000 require an in-person visit to an ITHUBA office.

While the current PowerBall and PowerBall Plus jackpots may not be the largest on record, they still present a life-changing opportunity for lucky winners.