Good news, PowerBall and PowerBall Plus on Tuesday 5 May 2026 jumps up to a substantial R145 million. This long weekend’ Workers’ Day draw came up winless yet again, meaning that for the next one, R64 million is the prize for the main PowerBall and the PowerBall Plus multiplier of R81 million. That’s 145-million reasons to play, if you ask us …
Likewise, ITHUBA reminds all players that it is closing up shop on 31 May 2026, because the national lottery is changing hands to Sizekhaya Holdings on 1 June 2026. Therefore, all the games you know and love will cease. So, this might be one of the very last big PowerBall jackpots ever …
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POWERBALL AND POWERBALL PLUS ON TUESDAY 5 MAY 2026
Image: ITHUBANevertheless, let us quickly look back to the winless PowerBall from Workers’ Day Friday 1 May 2026 and double-check those numbers:
FRIDAY’S POWERBALL NUMBERS
Draw date: 1 May 2026
POWERBALL NUMBERS
15, 17, 27, 29, 35
PowerBall: 12
POWERBALL PLUS NUMBERS
07, 08, 33, 38, 45
PowerBall: 13
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R145-MILLION POWERBALL AND POWERBALL PLUS ON TUESDAY 5 MAY 2026
You can pick numbers manually or you auto-generated Quick Pick, which is proving popular with players. Image: FileFor those who are new to PowerBall and PowerBall Plus on Tuesday 5 May 2026, each entry costs you R5. Critically, adding the PowerBall Plus for just R2.50 gives you that extra chance to win – R81 million. This makes it arguably the best money you can spend for maximum winning potential.
You choose five numbers between 1 and 50, plus one PowerBall from 1 to 20. Typically, you can select your own numbers manually or use an auto-generated Quick Pick, and we have interesting insight into which breeds more wins. Winners of the big jackpot must match all five main numbers … plus the PowerBall.
WHO WILL WIN POWERBALL AND POWERBALL PLUS ON TUESDAY 5 MAY 2026?
Of course, you can purchase tickets in-store at any licensed retailer. Alternatively, you can enter digitally through banking apps from FNB, Nedbank, Standard Bank, Absa and Capitec. Or with an ITHUBA online account. As mentioned, accounts close on 31 May 2026 before the switch to Sizekhaya. Ticket sales close at 20:30 on draw days.
As ever, playing the lottery must be a carefully calculated. For PowerBall and PowerBall Plus on Tuesday 5 May 2026, your odds of winning will be 1 in 42 375 200. So, the house wins 99.9% of the time and you should not rely on gaming alone as the only way to sustain yourself.
POWERBALL BEST LOTTO GAME TO PLAY IN SOUTH AFRICA
PowerBall and PowerBall Plus is one of the most popular lotto games from ITHUBA. Image: FileAnd don’t forget that the ‘smaller’ Lotto and Lotto Plus draw also pays over R100 million at the moment. The game differs slightly in that PowerBall means choosing six numbers from 1-58, giving you slightly better odds at 1 in 40 310 358.
Nevertheless, statistics dictate that average PowerBall payouts are around R20 million. And R179 million was won back in January 2026. So, this week’s R145 million is getting right up there for winnings.
If and when you win, here’s how you claim prize money quickly and conveniently:
- Produce the winning ticket with the correct serial number/winning SMS/email confirmation.
- No under 18s can win
- Hold a valid proof of identity.
- Have a valid South African bank account (not older than three months).
- Winnings must be claimed within 365 days of the date of the draw.
Likewise, depending on how much money you’ve won, your winnings can be claimed from like so:
- Retail stores pay out up to R2 000.
- Winnings of R10 000 to R49 999 must be claimed at an Approved Prize Payment Centre (APPC).
- From there, all participating banks will pay between R49 999 to R249 999 via EFT (except African Bank at only R49 999).
- For anything higher than R250 000, you must report in-person to an ITHUBA office.