Powerball Results & Winning Numbers
Latest Powerball Results
| Powerball Draw Date | Winning Numbers | Jackpot |
|---|---|---|
Tuesday, Dec 03, 2024 |
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ZAR 10 Million
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Friday, Nov 29, 2024 |
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ZAR 5 Million
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Tuesday, Nov 26, 2024 |
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ZAR 77 Million
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Friday, Nov 22, 2024 |
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ZAR 70 Million
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Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024 |
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ZAR 58 Million
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Friday, Nov 15, 2024 |
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ZAR 58 Million
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Tuesday, Nov 12, 2024 |
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ZAR 46 Million
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Friday, Nov 08, 2024 |
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ZAR 46 Million
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Tuesday, Nov 05, 2024 |
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ZAR 41 Million
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Friday, Nov 01, 2024 |
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ZAR 32 Million
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Powerball Jackpots Last Year
Powerball Odds of Winning
When picking your SA Powerball numbers, you’ll select one of 42,375,200 combinations and even if you pick only one correctly, it could mean a prize. For this South African lottery there are nine prize tiers and the odds for each one are shown below.
| Category | General Numbers | Powerball | Odds of Winning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 1 | 1:42,375,200 |
| 2 | 5 | 0 | 1:2,230,274 |
| 3 | 4 | 1 | 1:188,334 |
| 4 | 4 | 0 | 1:9,912 |
| 5 | 3 | 1 | 1:4,280 |
| 6 | 3 | 0 | 1:225 |
| 7 | 2 | 1 | 1:299 |
| 8 | 1 | 1 | 1:57 |
| 9 | 0 | 1 | 1:35 |
Powerball Prize Breakdown
When playing SA Powerball only some of the prize categories have set prizes. In most tiers your prize money depends on the amount generated by ticket sales. Also, the number of winners in that specific category affects the exact payout amount to each person.
Here’s a table for clarity:
| Category | Numbers Matched | % of Prize Pool/Fixed Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5+1PB | 26.14% |
| 2 | 5 | 1.92% |
| 3 | 4+1PB | 1.20% |
| 4 | 4 | 2.04% |
| 5 | 3+1PB | 3.30% |
| 6 | 3 | 1.92% |
| 7 | 2+1PB | 1.44% |
| 8 | 1+1PB | ZAR15 |
| 9 | 1PB | ZAR10 |
Powerball Draw Schedule
With the SA Powerball you have two chances each week to be a jackpot winner. Since it’s a smart lottery strategy to play often, the draw schedule benefits players by giving you more than one opportunity each week to submit your numbers.
| Day of the Week | Time |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9pm (CET) |
| Friday | 9pm (CET) |
How to Claim a Powerball Prize
| Method of Play | Prize | How to Claim Your Prize |
|---|---|---|
| At retailer | < ZAR2,000 | Claim from a brick-and-mortar retailer |
| ZAR2,000 – ZAR50,000 | Claim at SA Post Office | |
| ZAR50,000 > | Claim at Ithuba Regional Office. There are 8 of these offices in the country. | |
| Play online via app, website or banking app | < ZAR49,999 | Automatic payment to wallet or account. |
| ZAR50,000 < | Claim at Ithuba Regional Office. | |
| Play using lottery sites | While smaller prizes are often paid automatically, larger prizes may require submission of documents, such as proof of bank account. When international players use lottery agents to purchase authentic lottery tickets on their behalf, you may need to travel to South Africa to claim your prize. | |
SA Powerball Ticket Pricing Online
Online lotteries make it easy to bet on South African lotteries, including the Powerball game, without even leaving the comfort of your own home. One requirement is that game rules require you to play multiple lines at a time, but that means you’re also increasing your chances of winning. To pick the best option for you to try, here’s an example of what to expect from market leading online lottery sites.| theLotter | Lotto Agent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticket price | ~ZAR 8.75/line minimum 4 lines | $0.77/line (~ZAR 13.80/line) minimum 5 lines |
| Minimum withdrawal amount | $1 | $15 |
| Withdrawal timeline | 1 – 5 days | 1-7 business days |
| Jackpot win | Claim in person | Claim in person |
10 Biggest Powerball Jackpots
Glancing at the historical jackpots in the SA Powerball shows how big this lottery’s jackpot can grow. Thanks to two draws a week and jackpots being influenced by ticket sales, it grows quickly, increasing your chances of walking away with a substantial amount. In fact, it has grown to over ZAR100 million several times!
Here’s a summary to showcase what’s possible in this lottery.
| Date | Amount | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 19 February 2019 | ZAR232,131,750 | 1 Male Winner |
| 11 February 2022 | ZAR167,332,410 | 1 Winner |
| 27 July 2021 | ZAR158,035,647 | 1 Female Winner |
| 10 July 2020 | ZAR153,466,150 | 1 Winner. This was a Powerball Plus win |
| 3 August 2018 | ZAR145,469,799 | 1 Male Winner |
| 23 August 2019 | ZAR141,343,180 | 1 Male Winner |
| 28 April 2020 | ZAR135,366,753 | 1 Winner |
| 25 November 2022 | ZAR135,000,000 | 1 Male Winner |
| 20 May 2022 | ZAR126,589,752 | 1 Female Winner |
| 29 September 2020 | ZAR121,730,295 | 1 Male Winner |
FAQs
The SA Powerball takes place on Tuesdays and Fridays. All draws are done at 9pm SA time, which is the same as Central European Time and 2 hours ahead of UTC (coordinated universal time).
You can watch SA Powerball results and there are several mediums to use. View it on e.TV or use the ITHUBA YouTube channel. Historical results are also available. Note that all draws are done by a random number generator, not a draw of physical numbered balls.
When playing using an app or the Ithuba website, smaller prizes are paid within 24 hours, while large prizes can take up to 72 hours after verification of your identity. You’ll be paid immediately when claiming a prize at a retailer or the Post Office.
When using a lottery site, the payment timeline is dependent on the platform’s policies. You may be expected to first confirm banking details for larger payouts.
SA Powerball tickets are valid for one year (365 days) after a draw. You must claim your prize within those 12 months, or you’ll forfeit it. Half of all unclaimed prize money is donated to good causes.
You can get a SA Powerball prize if you guess one main number and the Powerball number correctly. This makes you eligible for the set prize amount of ZAR15.
Yes, SA Powerball has a rollover jackpot. With SA Powerball there’s no limit to the number of times the jackpot can roll over, so the main prize keeps growing until there’s a winner.
SA Powerball is easy to play and also easier to win than its namesake in America, US Powerball. The odds of winning SA Powerball is 1 in 42,375,200, while the US Powerball winning odds are 1 in 292,201,338. However, it’s more difficult to win SA Powerball than the other popular South African lottery, SA Lotto. You have a 1 in 20,358,520 chance of winning the SA Lotto jackpot.
The Powerball Plus game is the same type of game as Powerball and is a second chance at winning. You’ll enter the same set of numbers in a second draw, called Powerball Plus. Powerball players can gain access to this game by paying an additional amount. Your odds of winning will be the same but the prize money is usually less than the original Powerball game.