PowerBall & PowerBall Plus Results: 20 March 2026 – R155 Million Jackpot!
- South African lottery players have a combined R155 million up for grabs in this week’s PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws.
- The PowerBall jackpot stood at a guaranteed R107 million, while the PowerBall Plus jackpot was estimated at R48 million.
- The winning numbers for the PowerBall draw on March 20th were 05, 08, 11, 17, and 41, with the Powerball number being 02.
South African Lottery Players Eye R155 Million Jackpot
South African lottery players have a combined R155 million up for grabs in this week’s PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws. The draws, held on Friday, March 20, 2026, offered substantial jackpots, attracting significant interest from across the country.
The PowerBall jackpot stood at a guaranteed R107 million, while the PowerBall Plus jackpot was estimated at R48 million. While no winners emerged for the top prize in the PowerBall Plus draw, the substantial prize pools highlight the growing popularity of the national lottery.
The winning numbers for the PowerBall draw on March 20th were 05, 08, 11, 17, and 41, with the Powerball number being 02. For PowerBall Plus, the winning numbers were 12, 18, 28, 40, and 45, with a Powerball of 15.
Lottery officials remind players to verify their tickets carefully, as prizes can be claimed up to one year from the draw date – in this case, until March 20, 2027. Tickets can be checked on the National Lottery website, www.nationallottery.co.za.
The National Lottery Commission has been focused on ensuring the integrity of the draw process. The PowerBall Plus draw utilized Machine Name RNG 1, and a total of 5,110,185 tickets were sold for that draw. Detailed breakdowns of payouts across all divisions are available on the National Lottery website, showing prize tiers ranging from matching five numbers plus the Powerball down to matching zero numbers plus the Powerball.
Participation in the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws costs R5, and R7.50 (R5 + R2.50) per board respectively, including VAT. Players can purchase tickets at authorized lottery outlets nationwide, with outlets closing at 8:30 PM on the day of the draw. Several banking apps also offer the convenience of playing the lottery digitally, subject to their respective terms and conditions.
The Citizen, a leading South African news outlet, provides updated lottery results immediately after the draw, encouraging players to check their tickets promptly. The outlet emphasizes the importance of verifying results on the official National Lottery website to ensure accuracy.