South Africa's PowerBall is drawn every Tuesday and Friday at 21:00 SAST. Players pick five numbers from 1 to 50 plus one PowerBall from 1 to 20. The double-matrix design means jackpots roll over more often, regularly producing R30 million+ prizes and record-setting wins above R200 million.
About PowerBall
Launched in 2009 by Gidani, PowerBall South Africa adopted a 5/45 + 1/20 format before shifting to 5/50 + 1/20 in 2015 to extend rollover cycles. It is loosely modelled on the US PowerBall but with smaller pools and a single PowerBall multiplier.
Schedule and broadcast times
Drawn every Tuesday and Friday at 21:00 SAST. Ticket sales close 30 minutes before the draw.
How to play PowerBall
Pick five main numbers from 1-50 and one PowerBall number from 1-20. A single board costs R5.00 plus a R2.50 ticket fee. You can add PowerBall Plus on the same ticket for R2.50 extra. Use Quick Pick for randomly generated numbers.
Prize divisions and payouts
Nine prize divisions. The jackpot requires matching all five main numbers and the PowerBall. Lower divisions pay for fewer matches, with the smallest tier (matching just the PowerBall alone) returning a guaranteed cash prize. Roughly 47% of stakes return to the prize pool.
Strategy and responsible-play tips
Because the PowerBall is drawn from a separate 1-20 pool, the odds of any jackpot match are roughly 1 in 42 million. Treat the game as entertainment — never spend rent money chasing rollovers. Use the hot/cold archives below to understand recent frequency, but remember each draw is independent.
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