WIN a PowerBall ticket for every draw for a YEAR
South Africans continue to try their luck and win 'big' on a daily basis in one of various ITHUBA's lottery draws.
South Africans continue to try their luck and win ‘big’ on a daily basis in one of various ITHUBA’s lottery draws.
ITHUBA, operators of the national lottery in South Africa, conduct Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 jackpot draws every Wednesday and Saturday evenings, while PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws take place on Tuesdays and Fridays.
For those who prefer something more regular, the Daily Lotto – and the new Daily Lotto Plus – draws take place every night of the week.
Early retirement?
While the chances of becoming a multi-millionaire overnight might be slim, that doesn’t stop millions of South Africans from seeking a massive pay day – and early retirement.
In recent feel good news, a grandfather won R12.7 million in a Lotto Plus 2 draw earlier in February, which helped secure the financial future of his 10 grandchildren.
Meanwhile, in late January 2026, an unnamed man took home a life-changing R179 million in a PowerBall draw – the second-highest win in South African lottery history.
Most popular
Did you know: According to a recent survey on The South African, the PowerBall draws remain the most popular with 83.3% of respondents playing every week?
Also of interest, some 63% wage R100 or less on a weekly basis, while 59% have never won more than R100 in all their time of trying.
Win an entry every week for a year
To help you on your path to financial freedom, every month for the remainder of 2026, The South African is giving away the rand equivalent of a ticket to every PowerBall draw for a full YEAR!
With a PowerBall line costing R5.00 – and two draws every week – one lucky person who completes the survey below will win R520 every month until December 2026.
The closing date for the first draw is at midnight on Tuesday, 31 March 2026, with the lucky winner to be drawn on Wednesday, 1 April 2026.
Don’t delay, enter today!
Our reader surveys help us gather valuable insights so we can deliver content that truly matters to YOU.
Take a minute to complete the survey below – and good luck!
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All players must be over 18 to play.
Weekly National Lottery Schedule
Here’s a quick overview of draw days:
- 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 & Lotto Plus 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 & Lotto Plus 2
- Sunday: Daily Lotto & Daily Lotto Plus
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