PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Results for 5 May 2026: Winning Numbers, Jackpots and What Players Need to Know
South Africa’s PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws on Tuesday, 5 May 2026, delivered another high-interest lottery night, with a combined jackpot value of R145 million on offer. The main PowerBall jackpot was estimated at R64 million, while PowerBall Plus carried an even larger estimated jackpot of R81 million.
For many players, the Tuesday draw was not just another routine lottery event. It represented one of those high-stakes evenings when the possibility of a life-changing win draws attention across the country. The results were published shortly after the scheduled draw time, giving players the numbers they needed to check their tickets.
Winning Numbers for Tuesday, 5 May 2026
The winning numbers for the PowerBall draw on 5 May 2026 were:
PowerBall: 01, 04, 05, 22, 28
PowerBall number: 05
The winning numbers for the PowerBall Plus draw on 5 May 2026 were:
PowerBall Plus: 19, 37, 39, 40, 45
PowerBall number: 03
The official draw date was 5 May 2026, and players were reminded that the numbers should always be checked against the National Lottery’s official results for final verification.
A Big Jackpot Night for South African Lottery Players
The 5 May draw stood out because of the scale of the prizes available. Together, PowerBall and PowerBall Plus offered guaranteed jackpots valued at R145 million, split between R64 million for PowerBall and R81 million for PowerBall Plus.
That combined amount made the draw especially attractive to regular players and occasional participants alike. Large jackpot nights often create a surge of interest, particularly when PowerBall Plus climbs higher than the main PowerBall prize, as it did for this draw.
PowerBall draws take place every Tuesday and Friday, shortly after 21:00 South African time, with ticket sales closing at 20:30 on draw days.
How PowerBall Works
PowerBall is one of South Africa’s most widely followed lottery games. To enter, players select five numbers from 1 to 50 and one additional PowerBall number from 1 to 20. A standard PowerBall entry costs R5.00 per board.
Players who do not want to choose their own numbers can use the Quick Pick option, which randomly selects numbers on their behalf.
Tickets can be bought at participating retailers, through the National Lottery website or mobile app, by USSD, and through participating banks including FNB, ABSA, Nedbank, Standard Bank, Capitec, TymeBank and African Bank.
What Makes PowerBall Plus Different?
PowerBall Plus gives players a second chance to win using a separate draw. It follows the same number format as PowerBall, but players must pay an additional R2.50 per board to enter PowerBall Plus when buying a PowerBall ticket.
The game was introduced on 28 November 2015 by the National Lottery of South Africa. While the odds are described as the same, PowerBall Plus prizes are usually lower than the main PowerBall draw.
On 5 May 2026, however, PowerBall Plus carried the larger estimated jackpot, with R81 million compared with R64 million for the main draw.
Why These Results Matter
Lottery results are simple on the surface: numbers are drawn, tickets are checked, and winners come forward. But for players, the significance is much larger. A major PowerBall or PowerBall Plus win can alter a household’s financial future overnight.
South Africa’s PowerBall has already produced major lottery moments in the past. The record prize for any lottery game in the country came from PowerBall, when a winner claimed R232 131 750.69 in the draw held on 19 February 2019.
That history is part of what keeps public interest high whenever jackpots climb into the tens of millions. Each draw carries the possibility that an ordinary ticket could become a landmark win.
What Happens If You Win?
The claims process depends on how much a player wins and how they bought their ticket.
Players who buy through banking apps may receive an SMS from their bank with a reference number and instructions on what documents to bring when visiting the lottery operator, Ithuba.
For winnings below R250 000, prizes may be paid directly into the winner’s bank account if the ticket was bought through a banking app. For winnings above R250 000, players are referred to Ithuba for payout processing.
Winners of R50 000 and above receive free trauma counselling and financial advice. Winnings are paid tax-free.
Responsible Play and Eligibility
Players must be 18 years or older to participate in PowerBall, PowerBall Plus and other National Lottery games.
The National Lottery also reminds participants to play responsibly. This is especially important on high-jackpot nights, when excitement can encourage players to spend more than planned. Lottery games are built on chance, and no number selection method can guarantee a win.
Final Thoughts
The PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for 5 May 2026 gave South African players a clear set of winning numbers to check after a major jackpot evening. With R145 million available across the two draws, the night carried major public interest and the possibility of life-changing winnings.
The key numbers were 01, 04, 05, 22, 28 and PowerBall 05 for the main PowerBall draw, and 19, 37, 39, 40, 45 and PowerBall 03 for PowerBall Plus.
As always, players should verify results through the National Lottery’s official channels and keep tickets safe until prizes are checked and claimed.
