South Africa Powerball is one of the biggest lottery games in the country. In the game, participants have to pick 5 main numbers from 1 to 45 and one ‘PowerBall’ number from 1 to 20 for the PowerBall jackpot draw. It costs R5 per board to take part. You win the game when the main numbers you pick are matched with the Powerball numbers. The jackpot draw happens every Tuesday and Friday and airs on channels like NewzRoom Afrika and Mzansi Magic.
Who can participate in SA Powerball
You can participate in SA Powerball if you are 18 years old and above.
SA Powerball Wins
There are 9 divisions in the game with different rules and rewards.
How and where can I purchase SA Powerball tickets?
Powerball tickets are available through approved retailers, banks and online providers.
How and when can I claim a SA Powerball prize?
You should claim your prize within a year of winning the game and from the retailer/bank you purchased your ticket.
Who Won the Powerball Last Night in South Africa?
Here are the winners of the recent Powerball draw on Tuesday 30 August 2022
Prize Level Prize(R) Winners
Match 5 plus Powerball R63,184,853.10 1
Match 5 R219,631.80 2
Match 4 plus Powerball R7,238.70 38
Match 4 R802.70 581
Match 3 plus Powerball R388.90 1,356
Match 3 R18.10 24,346
Match 2 plus Powerball R19.20 17,163
Match 1 plus Powerball R15.00 80,714
Match 0 plus Powerball R10.00 124,473
- South Africa Powerball Draw Number: 1332
- Machine Name Used: RNG 2
Powerball Winners
R232,131,750 – Tuesday 19 February 2019
A Cape Town man holds the highest payout win in the Powerball and the amount was R232,131,750 after 24 consecutive rollovers. The winner claimed his prize money a week after winning and has still chosen to remain anonymous. He said he purchased his tickets at R22.50 from a Mini Mart.
R167,332,410 – Friday 11 February 2022
The second largest win in the game’s history was to a lucky player from KwaZulu Natal o a ticket bought at R150
R158,035,647 – Tuesday 27 July 2021
The highest payout to an online player was to a woman from the North West of the country. She played the game on her ABA banking app using an R15 ticket. The win was life-changing because she had lost her job.