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South Africa Lottery PowerBall jackpot reaches R76 million
In late July, the The South African National Lottery’s PowerBall draw on 31 July 2026 saw the main jackpot at R52 million and produced the PowerBall XTRA tier at about R24 million, together totalling R76 million. The winning numbers were 10‑11‑37‑45‑46 with a bonus 11 for 11, bringing the combined main draw, and 01‑17‑19‑22‑36 with Powerball 05 for the Xtra tier. The draw followed the earlier rollover PowerBall XTRA jackpot to R52 million after two near‑miss players each received R228,238.90. The operator, R76 million. Sizekhaya Holdings, which has run the lottery since June 2026, Holdings reported that more than over 161,000 participants won prizes prize‑winners across all divisions in the July draws. Ticket divisions, and ticket sales for the 31 July draw closed at 20:30 SAST. The next following day, 1 August 2026, the Daily Lotto offered an estimated jackpot of prize pool was confirmed at R520 000. Entries cost R3, 000, with entries costing R3 and winners of R50 000 or more are provided with receiving free trauma counselling and financial advice. On 2 August, the National Lotteries Commission released statistical predictions for the upcoming Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus draws, reiterating that reaffirming the randomness of each draw. An international lottery roundup later noted that South Africa’s National Lottery estimated the next PowerBall jackpot at roughly R60 million, a reduction from the R76 million total just awarded. The same report reiterated the July 31 winning numbers and the Daily Lotto prize pool, situating the South African draw remains completely random. within a broader global context of high‑value lottery events.