Overview
- A Tuesday draw produced no main PowerBall winner, causing a rollover that lifted the Friday, 11 September 2026 jackpots to an estimated R36 million for PowerBall and R7.5 million for PowerBall XTRA/Plus, roughly R43.5 million in total.
- Multiple outlets published pre-draw result pages that used placeholder numbers and gave inconsistent jackpot or add-on fees, so reporters and the operator advise verifying results on the National Lottery website after the 21:00 draw.
- PowerBall draws are held Tuesdays and Fridays at 21:00 and are broadcast on e.tv and SABC, with PowerBall tickets closing at 20:30 and Daily Lotto sales typically closing at 20:40 on draw nights.
- A standard PowerBall board costs R10 and asks players to pick five numbers from 1–50 plus one PowerBall from 1–16, while the secondary add-on entry called PowerBall XTRA or PowerBall Plus requires an extra fee that sources list as either R2.50 or R5 per board.
- Winnings are paid tax-free into winners’ accounts, prizes of R50,000 and above qualify for free trauma counselling and accredited financial advice, and Sizekhaya has been the National Lottery operator since 1 June 2026.