R165-million on the line for PowerBall and PowerBall Xtra on Friday 19 June 2026

PowerBall and PowerBall Xtra carry a combined R165 million in potential jackpots ahead of the Friday 19 June 2026 draw, with R37 million on the line for one game, and the latter offering up R128 million.

Clarification: The source does not confirm any R130 million winner in Sizekhaya’s first PowerBall draw; the amounts cited refer to jackpots on offer.

Who is running the draw

Sizekhaya is the new operator running the national draw after the previous operator, ITHUBA, handed over R223-million.

Latest draw numbers and rollover

Tuesday 16 June 2026’s Youth Day draw produced the following PowerBall numbers:

• PowerBall: 2, 19, 20, 40, 43 PowerBall: 11
• PowerBall Xtra: 5, 12, 17, 20, 43 PowerBall: 1

How to play and ticket details

An entry costs R10. Adding PowerBall Xtra costs an additional R5. Players choose five numbers from 1 to 50, and the PowerBall number is drawn from 1 to 16.

Tickets can be bought in-store, through banking apps, or by creating an online Sizekhaya account or using the mobile app. If buying from a lottery outlet, sales close at 20:30 on the day of the draw. Players must be 18 years of age to play.

Other draws and prize pools

Sizekhaya also runs Lotto and Lotto Plus; tonight’s Lotto draw carries over from ITHUBA and has R24-million on the line.

Rules for claiming winnings

To claim Sizekhaya lotto winnings, winners must meet these requirements:

• Be 18 years of age
• Have the winning ticket with the correct serial number
• Possess a valid proof of ID
• Have a valid South African bank account
• Claim winnings within 365 days of the draw date

For further enquiries on lotto winnings, contact Sizekhaya directly. According to The South African, readers could win R2 000 by taking The South African’s SASSA survey.