JOHANNESBURG — South Africans tuned in on Tuesday night as the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws delivered another chance at life-changing wealth.
With a massive jackpot on offer, many players were left asking the same question: could tonight be the night South Africa welcomes its next multimillionaire?
Jackpot estimates
- PowerBall: Estimated at R89 million
- PowerBall Plus: Estimated at R3 million
The official winning numbers were released shortly after 21:00 (SA time).
Tuesday’s PowerBall results
Draw date: Tuesday, 16 December 2025
PowerBall
- Winning numbers: 11, 17, 18, 35, 50
- PowerBall: 07
PowerBall Plus
- Winning numbers: 15, 38, 45, 46, 50
- PowerBall: 16
Players are urged to verify all results directly with the official National Lottery website, the only definitive source of confirmed draw outcomes.
👉 Verify results on the official National Lottery website.
Missed a previous draw?
If you haven’t checked your older tickets, it may be worth doing so. Some winners only realise days — or even weeks — later that they’ve struck it lucky.
For perspective on just how big these wins can get, read:
👉 The biggest PowerBall winners in South Africa
Draw times and ticket sales
- Ticket sales close at 20:30 (SA time) on draw days
- PowerBall and PowerBall Plus are drawn every Tuesday and Friday at 21:00 (SA time)
- Broadcast on e.tv (DStv channel 194)
- Players must be 18 years or older
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How the draws work
PowerBall
Players select:
- Five numbers from 1 to 50
- One PowerBall number from 1 to 20
Cost: R5.00 per board
PowerBall Plus
For an additional R2.50 per board, players receive a second chance using the same numbers.
Odds are identical to PowerBall, although prize values are usually slightly lower.
How to buy tickets
Tickets are available:
- At authorised National Lottery retailers
- Online via the National Lottery website
- Through the National Lottery Mobile App
- Via banking platforms: FNB, Absa, Nedbank, Standard Bank, Capitec, TymeBank, African Bank
- USSD: *120*7529#
What happens after winning?
Holding a winning ticket is life-changing — but it also comes with important next steps.
Winners of prizes over R50,000 must claim their winnings in person at Ithuba’s regional offices. For security and fraud-prevention purposes, a standard 48-hour validation process applies before payouts are released.
Importantly, winners are offered free financial and trauma counselling, designed to help them manage sudden wealth responsibly and avoid the pitfalls that often follow major wins. This support has proven invaluable, as seen earlier this year when a retired Western Cape mother scooped a R30 million Lotto Plus jackpot, with counselling forming part of her post-win journey.
Play responsibly
While the thrill of potentially winning millions is undeniable, Lotto remains a game of chance. Always:
- Set a spending limit
- Play for entertainment, not income
- Avoid chasing losses
For further reading:
- Lottery lies? Ithuba releases proof winners aren’t just from Absa & FNB
- Unemployed mother who lost her job from Covid-19 wins SA’s 2nd biggest PowerBall
Quick facts: Playing Lotto in South Africa
- Draw time: 9pm (ticket sales close at 8:30pm)
- Cost: R5 per board (VAT included); Lotto Plus adds R2.50
- Where to play: Licensed outlets and selected banking apps (T&Cs apply)
⚠️ While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, NOWinSA accepts no responsibility for errors or delays in published results. Always confirm winning numbers via the official National Lottery website.
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