South Africa has two new multi-millionaires after Tuesday night's PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws! One lucky individual scooped a staggering R163,552,190.60 in the Powerball jackpot, making it the biggest jackpot win of the year. Can you believe it? That's a life-changing amount of money!
According to the National Lottery, operated by Ithuba, the winning ticket was purchased by a Nedbank customer who spent just R30 and manually selected their winning numbers. Talk about a lucky R30!
But the good news doesn't stop there! Another lucky player also won a whopping R32 million in the PowerBall Plus division. This winning ticket was purchased through the FNB banking app, with the player opting for a Quick Pick selection and spending R150. Ithuba noted that over 60% of participants are now playing via banking apps, highlighting the growing trend towards convenient, digital play experiences in Mzansi.
PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Results for 21 October 2025:
- PowerBall: 07, 10, 16, 21, 30 PowerBall: 11
- PowerBallPLUS: 02, 08, 12, 30, 31 PowerBall: 02
Ithuba CEO Charmaine Mabuza expressed her excitement, saying, “South Africa woke up to not one, but two new multi-millionaires! The PowerBall jackpot of R163 million is truly life-changing, and the PowerBall PLUS winner will also enjoy a remarkable new beginning. We extend our warmest congratulations to both winners.”
Mabuza also mentioned that the banks would have already notified the winners. Ithuba is eager to welcome them for the winner facilitation process. She urged all players to check their tickets, as there are many more winners across multiple divisions.
Are you a winner?
Check your tickets now! You might just be the next South African millionaire. Even if you didn't win the jackpot, remember to check for smaller prizes. Good luck, Mzansi!
Remember, players must be 18 years or older. Play responsibly.