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Single Ticket Wins R178.96 Million South Africa PowerBall Jackpot

Verification and winner support now begin as jackpots reset for Friday’s draw.

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MIAMI, FLORIDA (UNITED STATES), 01/19/2026 - See the winning Powerball numbers for January 19, 2026, find out if anyone won the $198 million jackpot, and when the next drawing will be held. IMAGE CREATED BY NOÉ YACTAYO WITH PERPLEXITY AI FOR DEPOR.COM
MIAMI, FLORIDA (UNITED STATES), 01/19/2026.- Looking for the Powerball winning numbers and jackpot for Jan. 19, 2026? Get updated results after the drawing, plus information on the 198 million dollar prize, Power Play and how to play. PHOTO BY JENNY KANE FOR AP

Overview

  • Ithuba confirmed a lone ticket scooped the Tuesday, 20 January 2026 PowerBall top prize of R178,955,240.90.
  • After the win, the main PowerBall resets to an estimated R5 million for Friday, 23 January, and PowerBall Plus rolls to about R6 million after no Plus winner on Tuesday.
  • A separate PowerBall Plus jackpot of R33,799,937.90 from Friday, 16 January remains unclaimed, with players urged to check tickets.
  • In South Africa, ticket sales close at 20:30 with draws at 21:00 on e.tv; entry is R5 plus R2.50 for Plus, and prizes of R50,000 or more are tax‑free with free financial and trauma counselling.
  • Internationally, EuroMillions’ £75 million draw produced no jackpot winner, with two UK tickets matching five numbers plus one Lucky Star, and Mega Millions reported winning numbers for its $250 million draw.