PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results: Friday, 29 May 2026

PowerBall Draws Scheduled for 29 May 2026 With R118 Million Jackpot The South African PowerBall lottery is scheduled to conduct its next draw on Friday, 29 May 2026, with a guaranteed jackpot of R118 million, while the PowerBall Plus draw carries an estimated jackpot of R105 million. Both draws are set for 20:00 SAST and fall under the oversight of the National Lotteries Commission, with operations managed by Ithuba Holdings under a government licence.

The Upcoming Draw

Tickets for the 29 May 2026 draw are expected to close at 19:30 SAST. Participants select five numbers from 1 to 50 and one PowerBall number from 1 to 20 for the main game. PowerBall Plus follows the same number matrix but requires a separate wager. Official results are planned for publication by Ithuba Holdings and verification by the National Lotteries Commission shortly after the draw concludes.

History and Operation of PowerBall

PowerBall launched in South Africa in 2009 as the first multi-state lottery game in the country. Ithuba Holdings took over operations in 2015 after a competitive tender. The game has paid out billions of rand in prizes since its start, including a recorded high of R232 million in 2023. Draws occur twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays at the Ithuba studios in Johannesburg. The National Lotteries Commission, chaired by Dr. Tshilidzi Ratshitanga, regulates lottery activities to maintain compliance with the Lotteries Act of 1997. Commission spokesperson Maphuti Mokoena has noted that all draws proceed under strict supervision with independent auditors present to certify the process.

Regulatory Framework and Revenue Distribution

Ticket sale proceeds follow a statutory allocation that directs about 45 percent to the prize pool, 28 percent to the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund for good causes, 13 percent to retailers, and the remaining share to Ithuba operating costs and taxes.

By Dante Williams, Staff Writer