PowerBall & PowerBall Plus: R59 Million Jackpot – 27 March 2026 Results & Odds

South African lottery players have a combined R59 million up for grabs this Friday, March 27th, 2026, across the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws. While the jackpot amounts are considerably lower than recent weeks, offering a potential payout for hopeful participants.

Last weekend saw a significant R108 million PowerBall jackpot claimed, ending a streak of fifteen consecutive rollovers. This was followed by a R5 million PowerBall win in the most recent draw, resetting the jackpot to its current level. The national lottery operator, ITHUBA, has already paid out a substantial R179 million earlier this year, in January 2026, demonstrating a busy start to the year for big winners.

This Friday’s PowerBall is offering a guaranteed R54 million, while PowerBall Plus boasts a R5 million jackpot, totaling R59 million. Players can purchase tickets until 20:30 on Friday, March 27th, with the official draw taking place at 21:00. Tickets are available through the National Lottery website, the mobile app, or at participating retailers.

For those considering their chances, it’s important to understand the odds. A PowerBall ticket costs R5, with an additional R2.50 for PowerBall Plus, totaling R7.50. The odds of winning the PowerBall jackpot are approximately 1 in 42,310,200. The average PowerBall jackpot payout is around R22 million, making Tuesday’s R59 million prize, while smaller than some recent wins, still double the average.

Players also have the option of participating in Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 and 2 tonight, with a combined jackpot of R74 million. Lotto tickets cost R5 per board, with an additional R2.50 for Plus 1 and 2, totaling R10. The odds of winning the Lotto jackpot are slightly more favorable, at 1 in 40,310,358. The average Lotto jackpot payout is R5.95 million, making the current prize nearly twelve times the average.

The National Lottery operator is scheduled to transition in June 2026, but for now, operations remain with ITHUBA. Prize claims vary depending on the amount won: winnings up to R2,000 can be claimed at retail stores, between R10,000 and R49,999 at Approved Prize Payment Centres (APPCs) and amounts between R49,999 and R249,999 can be claimed via EFT through participating banks (with African Bank limited to R49,999). Winnings exceeding R250,000 require an in-person visit to an ITHUBA office.

The winning numbers from the Tuesday, March 24th, 2026 draws were: PowerBall – 11, 13, 19, 22, 39 with PowerBall 01; and PowerBall Plus – 07, 15, 19, 31, 44 with PowerBall 20. Players can find a complete archive of 2026 PowerBall results on the National Lottery website.

With just six numbers standing between a player and R59 million, this Friday’s draw offers a chance to offset rising costs, such as the anticipated record fuel price increases.