PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results: Friday, 29 May 2026

**PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Draws Set for Friday, 29 May 2026 with Estimated Jackpots of R118 Million and R105 Million** The South African PowerBall and PowerBall Plus lotteries will conduct their next draws on Friday, 29 May 2026, offering a guaranteed PowerBall jackpot of R118 million and an estimated PowerBall Plus jackpot of R105 million. The National Lotteries Commission oversees the draws, which occur at 20:00 SAST and are operated by Ithuba Holdings under licence from the South African government. **The Upcoming Draw** Tickets for the 29 May 2026 draw close at 19:30 SAST. Players must select five numbers from 1 to 50 and one PowerBall number from 1 to 20 for the main game. PowerBall Plus uses the same matrix but constitutes a separate wager. Official results will be published by Ithuba Holdings and verified by the National Lotteries Commission immediately after the draw. **History and Operation of PowerBall** PowerBall was introduced in South Africa in 2009 as the country’s first multi-state lottery game. Ithuba Holdings assumed operations in 2015 following a competitive tender process. The game has distributed billions of rand in prizes since inception, with the largest recorded jackpot reaching R232 million in 2023. Draws take place twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Fridays, at the Ithuba studios in Johannesburg. The National Lotteries Commission, chaired by Dr. Tshilidzi Ratshitanga, regulates all lottery activities to ensure transparency and compliance with the Lotteries Act of 1997. Commission spokesperson Maphuti Mokoena has stated that “all draws are conducted under strict supervision with independent auditors present to certify the process.” **Regulatory Framework and Revenue Distribution** Proceeds from ticket sales are allocated according to a statutory formula: approximately 45 percent to the prize pool, 28 percent to the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund for good causes, 13 percent to retailers, and the remainder to Ithuba’s operating costs and taxes. The fund has supported sports development, arts, and charitable projects across all nine provinces. The South African Responsible Gambling Foundation works with the commission to promote safe play. Foundation chief executive Dr. Sibongile Nzimande noted in a 2025 statement that “players are encouraged to set limits and view participation as entertainment rather than a financial strategy.” **Previous Draw Context and Ticket Sales Trends** The most recent PowerBall draw prior to 29 May 2026 occurred on 26 May, producing no jackpot winner and rolling the prize forward. Historical data published by Ithuba show average weekly sales volumes increase when jackpots exceed R100 million. Retailers in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape consistently record the highest volumes. **Implications and Next Steps** After the 29 May draw, Ithuba will release official results through its website, accredited media partners, and the National Lotteries Commission. Winners have 365 days to claim prizes. Unclaimed funds revert to the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund. Further updates on the outcome and any prize claims will be provided by the commission as the process concludes. This is Dante Williams for Global1 News, reporting from Johannesburg. 🇿🇦

This is Dante Williams for Global1 News, reporting from Johannesburg. 🇿🇦