South Africa Celebrates Significant Jackpot Win in PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Draws. City, Country — Johannesburg, South Africa — The South African National Lottery Commission (SNLC) announced a significant jackpot win in the latest PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws held on Friday, 20 March 2026.
According to local reports, the winning ticket for the PowerBall draw was sold in the Gauteng province, while the PowerBall Plus jackpot was claimed by a lucky resident from the Western Cape.
The PowerBall draw, which includes a minimum jackpot of R10 million, saw the winner pocket an impressive amount, with the exact sum not yet disclosed.
The PowerBall Plus draw, on the other hand, offered a starting jackpot of R500,000, which was also won by a South African resident.
The SNLC has not yet released the names of the winners, but they are expected to do so in the coming days.
The winners will have to undergo the standard verification process before they can claim their prizes.
In a statement, the SNLC expressed its congratulations to the winners and emphasized the importance of responsible gaming. Officials commented on the matter. “.
We encourage all players to play responsibly and remember that gambling should be for entertainment purposes only.”
The latest jackpot win comes on the heels of a series of successful lottery draws in South Africa, with the country’s lottery contributing significantly to the national economy.
The SNLC has been at the forefront of promoting responsible gaming practices and ensuring the integrity of the lottery system.
As of now, the SNLC has not commented on whether the winning ticket for the PowerBall draw was purchased online or at a physical retailer.
The organization also did not provide details on the number of tickets sold for the latest draws. Further details regarding the winners and the exact amounts won are expected to be released in the coming days.
The SNLC has also advised players to check their tickets carefully, as there have been instances in the past where winners have overlooked their winning tickets.
