Powerball is South Africa's biggest-jackpot lottery game, drawing twice a week on Tuesday and Friday at 21:00 SAST. Players select 5 main numbers from 1 to 50 and one Powerball from a separate pool of 1 to 16. A board costs R10.00. There are 9 prize divisions — even matching just the Powerball wins R10. The division 1 jackpot rolls over when there is no winner.
| Draw days | Tuesday and Friday at 21:00 SAST |
| How to play | Pick 5 main numbers from 1 to 50, then 1 Powerball from a separate range of 1 to 16. R10.00 per board. 9 prize divisions — matching only the Powerball (0+1) wins R10. |
Pari-mutuel prizes are shared equally among all winners in that division and vary each draw. Fixed amounts are guaranteed per winning ticket.
What time is the SA Powerball draw?
The SA Powerball draws on Tuesday and Friday at 21:00 SAST.
How do you play SA Powerball?
Pick 5 numbers from 1 to 50 and one Powerball from 1 to 16. A board costs R10.00. Match all 5 numbers plus the Powerball to win division 1.
What is the smallest Powerball prize?
Matching only the Powerball (0 main numbers + Powerball) wins a fixed R10. Matching 1 main number plus the Powerball wins R20.
Does SA Powerball roll over?
Yes. If no ticket matches all 5 numbers plus the Powerball, the jackpot rolls over to the next draw.