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PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Climb to R121 Million for Friday as ITHUBA Sets 31 May Balance Deadline

An operator handover now puts online account balances at risk if not withdrawn by 31 May.

Overview

  • The combined PowerBall and PowerBall Plus prize pool rose to an estimated R121 million for Friday 24 April 2026 after Tuesday’s draw produced no jackpot winner.
  • ITHUBA, which hands over the National Lottery on 1 June 2026, told players to withdraw any money in online accounts by 31 May or risk losing dormant funds.
  • The 21 April PowerBall numbers were 05, 13, 31, 32, 47 with PowerBall 03, and PowerBall Plus drew 01, 07, 16, 31, 36 with PowerBall 07.
  • Wednesday 22 April’s Lotto results were 10, 12, 23, 26, 27, 37 with bonus 05, plus Lotto Plus 1 drew 20, 26, 32, 48, 50, 57 with bonus 34 and Lotto Plus 2 drew 09, 20, 23, 27, 41, 57 with bonus 01.
  • Ticket sales close at 20:30 for draws held around 21:00, entries cost R5 for PowerBall with R2.50 for Plus, jackpot odds are 1 in 42,375,200, and major prizes must be claimed at ITHUBA within 365 days with valid ID and a South African bank account.