ITHUBA Confirms PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Draws Will Go Ahead on Good Friday in South Africa

South African lottery players have some exciting news this Good Friday.

ITHUBA has confirmed that both the Friday evening PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws will go ahead as scheduled on 3 April 2026.

This means players can still try their luck for life-changing jackpots, even on a public holiday.

With no winners from the previous Tuesday draw, the main PowerBall jackpot has climbed to an estimated R16 million.

Meanwhile, PowerBall Plus has swelled to around R58 million, bringing a combined prize pool of roughly R74 million.

How to Play PowerBall and PowerBall Plus

Playing PowerBall is straightforward. Participants select five numbers from 1 to 50, plus one PowerBall number from 1 to 20. Each board costs R5.00.

PowerBall Plus gives players a second chance to win using the same numbers.

Introduced in 2015, this additional game costs R2.50 per board and offers odds and payouts similar to the main draw, though usually slightly smaller.

Tickets are available through:

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• Participating lottery retailers nationwide
• The official National Lottery SA App
• The National Lottery South Africa website
• Banks including FNB, Absa, Nedbank, Standard Bank, Capitec, TymeBank, and African Bank
• USSD by dialing 1207529#

Retail sales close at 20:30 on draw days, and players must be 18 or older.

Record Jackpots and Past Winners

PowerBall is famous for producing some of South Africa’s largest lottery wins.

The record payout stands at over R232 million, claimed by a single ticket holder in February 2019.

With the current jackpots, players could be dreaming of early retirement and financial freedom.

For those who missed previous draws, official results are available on the National Lottery website and app to check if your numbers could have made you a millionaire.

Player Support and Tax-Free Winnings

Winning big comes with perks. All prizes over R50,000 come with free professional trauma counselling and accredited financial advice.

Additionally, all lottery winnings in South Africa are tax-free and deposited directly into the winner’s bank account.

Weekly Lottery Draw Schedule

South Africans can participate in lotteries every day of the week:

• Monday: Daily Lotto & Daily Lotto Plus
• Tuesday: Daily Lotto & Daily Lotto Plus, PowerBall & PowerBall Plus
• Wednesday: Daily Lotto & Daily Lotto Plus, Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 & 2
• Thursday: Daily Lotto & Daily Lotto Plus
• Friday: Daily Lotto & Daily Lotto Plus, PowerBall & PowerBall Plus
• Saturday: Daily Lotto & Daily Lotto Plus, Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 & 2
• Sunday: Daily Lotto & Daily Lotto Plus

Players are advised to verify results through official channels to ensure accuracy.

Impact and Consequences

• Public Excitement: Large jackpots tend to boost lottery participation across the country.
• Economic Effect: Increased ticket sales generate revenue for community projects and government initiatives.
• Financial Planning: Winners often require support to manage sudden wealth responsibly.

What’s Next?

The next PowerBall draw is scheduled as usual, giving players another shot at massive jackpots. With the Easter holiday, expect higher participation as families and friends try their luck together.

• Upcoming draws will continue weekly
• Jackpots may increase if no winners emerge
• Players are encouraged to use official platforms for safe ticket purchases

Summary

This Good Friday, South Africans have the chance to win big with PowerBall and PowerBall Plus.

With R74 million up for grabs and easy access to tickets nationwide, the draws are set to create excitement across the country.

Tax-free winnings and player support add extra security for potential winners.

Bulleted Takeaways

• PowerBall jackpot for 3 April 2026 is R16 million
• PowerBall Plus jackpot for the same day is R58 million
• Tickets available nationwide, via app, website, banks, and USSD
• All winnings in South Africa are tax-free
• Players over 18 can participate, with retail ticket sales closing at 20:30 on draw days
• Winning over R50,000 includes free counselling and financial advice
• Regular weekly draws ensure ongoing opportunities to win