PowerBall Results for 5 May 2026: Winning Numbers, Jackpots and What Players Should Know
South Africa’s PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draw for Tuesday, 5 May 2026 delivered another high-interest lottery night, with players checking tickets against a combined jackpot expectation of R145 million.
The official draw results for 05/05/26 were:
PowerBall: 01, 04, 05, 22, 28
PowerBall: 05
PowerBall Plus: 19, 37, 39, 40, 45
PowerBall: 03
The draw came at a moment of heightened attention for lottery players, with the PowerBall jackpot listed at R64 million guaranteed and the PowerBall Plus jackpot estimated at R81 million. Together, the two draws placed a major prize pool in front of South African players, while also renewing reminders about age limits, responsible play and ticket verification.
A Big Lottery Night After a Winless Weekend
The 5 May draw followed the Workers’ Day draw on Friday, 1 May 2026, which did not produce a jackpot winner. That rollover helped push the combined PowerBall and PowerBall Plus jackpots to R145 million.
For players, that meant two separate chances to win: the main PowerBall draw with a R64 million jackpot and PowerBall Plus with an estimated R81 million. The large combined figure made the draw one of the more closely watched lottery moments of the week.
The Winning Numbers for 5 May 2026
The Tuesday draw produced the following results:
PowerBall Results
01, 04, 05, 22, 28
PowerBall: 05
PowerBall Plus Results
19, 37, 39, 40, 45
PowerBall: 03
Players were advised to check their tickets carefully and verify results through the National Lottery, especially because media outlets commonly publish results quickly after the draw and may update pages as numbers are confirmed.
How PowerBall Works
PowerBall is built around a simple but high-stakes format. Players choose five numbers between 1 and 50, plus one PowerBall from 1 to 20. To win the jackpot, a ticket must match all five main numbers and the PowerBall.
Players can select numbers manually or use a computer-generated Quick Pick, a popular option for those who prefer random selection. While many players have favourite numbers, birthdays or patterns, the draw remains random.
What It Cost to Play
For the 5 May 2026 draw, a PowerBall entry cost R5 per board, including VAT. PowerBall Plus cost an additional R2.50 per board, giving players another chance to win through a second draw.
Ticket sales closed at 20:30 on draw days, with draws taking place at 21:00. Players could buy entries at licensed retail outlets, through selected banking apps, or via an ITHUBA online account.
Why PowerBall Plus Matters
PowerBall Plus gives players an additional draw using the same general style of lottery play. For a relatively small extra cost, players receive another chance at a separate jackpot.
On 5 May 2026, that extra draw carried the larger of the two jackpots: R81 million estimated for PowerBall Plus compared with R64 million guaranteed for the main PowerBall draw. That made PowerBall Plus especially important for players looking at the night’s biggest potential prize.
Responsible Play Remains Central
The official message attached to the draw was clear: “Players must be 18 years or older. Play responsibly.” The South African National Lottery operator, ITHUBA, was also named in the draw notice as the proud operator of the National Lottery.
This reminder matters because big jackpots can create excitement, but the odds remain steep. According to the provided information, the odds of winning PowerBall and PowerBall Plus were stated as 1 in 42 375 200.
Lottery play should therefore be treated as entertainment, not as a financial plan.
How Winners Claim Prizes
Winning a prize is not simply a matter of holding a ticket. Players must be able to produce the winning ticket, SMS or email confirmation with the correct serial number. They must also be 18 or older, hold valid proof of identity and have a valid South African bank account. Winnings must be claimed within 365 days of the draw date.
Claim routes depend on the size of the prize. Retail stores pay out up to R2 000. Winnings from R10 000 to R49 999 must be claimed at an Approved Prize Payment Centre. Participating banks pay prizes from R49 999 to R249 999 via EFT, while winnings above R250 000 require an in-person visit to an ITHUBA office.
A Note on Mega Millions and Powerball Searches
Some players searching for “Powerball results 5 May 2026” may also encounter U.S. lottery information from the same date. The provided source material includes Mega Millions results for Tuesday, May 5, 2026, where the winning numbers were 12 – 22 – 50 – 51 – 55 and Megaball 10. That draw had an estimated $195 million jackpot, while the U.S. Powerball jackpot was listed at $30 million with a cash option of $13.5 million.
This is separate from South Africa’s PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results. The South African draw for 5 May 2026 is the one with the numbers 01, 04, 05, 22, 28 PowerBall 05 and 19, 37, 39, 40, 45 PowerBall 03.
Why the 5 May Draw Drew Attention
The scale of the combined jackpot was the biggest reason for public interest. With R145 million available across the two draws, many regular and occasional players had a reason to check results quickly after the draw.
The timing also mattered. The draw came after a winless Workers’ Day result and during a period when lottery operator changes were being discussed. The provided information states that ITHUBA was expected to close operations on 31 May 2026, with the National Lottery changing hands to Sizekhaya Holdings on 1 June 2026.
That context added a sense of transition to a draw already carrying major prize interest.
Conclusion
The PowerBall results for 5 May 2026 gave South African players a clear set of numbers to check after one of the week’s most anticipated lottery draws. The main PowerBall numbers were 01, 04, 05, 22, 28 with PowerBall 05, while PowerBall Plus produced 19, 37, 39, 40, 45 with PowerBall 03.
Beyond the numbers, the draw highlighted the appeal of major jackpots, the importance of ticket verification and the need to play responsibly. For those who entered, the next step is simple: check the ticket, confirm the result through official channels and follow the correct claim process if the numbers match.
