What We Know About the R112 Million PowerBall Win

On Tuesday, 13 October 2026, South Africa’s National Lottery produced another massive winner. A single ticket matched all five main numbers and the PowerBall in Draw 1763, scooping the entire R112 million jackpot.

The winning ticket was purchased at OK Foods Meyerton, a supermarket in the industrial town of Meyerton, roughly 18 km north of Vereeniging in Gauteng. Sizekhaya Holdings, the current National Lottery operator, confirmed the ticket is valid and that the prize remains unclaimed at the time of writing.

🎯 Key Facts at a Glance

R112 million · OK Foods Meyerton · Draw 1763

Winning numbers: 3 – 15 – 24 – 30 – 31 and PowerBall 7. The ticket was the sole Division 1 winner. The player has not yet come forward publicly, which is their legal right.

Meyerton residents and the staff at OK Foods have been buzzing ever since the official announcement. The National Lottery team even visited the store to speak to the community about the excitement surrounding the win.

Winning Numbers – PowerBall Draw 1763 (13 October 2026)

Draw Main Numbers PowerBall Jackpot Winners
1763
Tue 13 Oct 2026		 3 · 15 · 24 · 30 · 31 7 R112 000 000 1

Because only one ticket matched the full combination, the entire jackpot goes to a single winner. There is no split.

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Still holding a ticket from that draw?

Check every division. Even if you did not hit the jackpot, matching four numbers plus the PowerBall or lower combinations still pays out. Use our free ticket checker to verify all nine PowerBall prize divisions.

How the Winner Claims the R112 Million Prize

Sizekhaya Holdings follows a clear process for large jackpot claims:

  • The winner (or their representative) contacts National Lottery winner services or visits an official claim centre.
  • The physical ticket is verified. Signing the back of the ticket immediately is strongly recommended.
  • For prizes above R50 000, formal identification and a claim appointment are required.
  • Once verified, payment is arranged. Winners may choose to remain anonymous.
  • The full amount is paid tax-free — National Lottery prizes are exempt from income tax in South Africa.

The winner has 365 days from the draw date (until 13 October 2027) to claim. After that the prize is forfeited and transferred to the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund.

For a full step-by-step walkthrough, see our guide: How to Claim a Lottery Prize in South Africa.

What Happens to the Next PowerBall Jackpot?

Once a jackpot is won, the prize pool resets. The PowerBall jackpot for the following draws started building again from the base level. As of the middle of the week after the win, the estimated jackpot for the Tuesday 20 October 2026 draw stood at approximately R12 million.

PowerBall draws take place every Tuesday and Friday at 21:00. Tickets can be bought at retailers, through major banking apps, via USSD (*120*154#), or on the official National Lottery website.

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Next draws to watch

Tuesday and Friday evenings remain the key nights. Always check the official estimated jackpot closer to the draw, as it can rise quickly if there are no winners.

Practical Tips for Players After a Big Win

Big jackpot stories always spark renewed interest. Here are the most useful, realistic points for South African players:

  • Check old tickets — Unclaimed prizes still exist. A R13.2 million Lotto prize from an earlier draw was still outstanding around the same period.
  • Sign the back of every ticket the moment you buy it. A signed ticket is much harder for someone else to claim.
  • Use the full number range — Many players stick to 1–31 (birthdays). Including higher numbers can reduce the chance of sharing a jackpot if you do win.
  • Consider a syndicate — Pooling money with trusted people multiplies the number of combinations you cover. See our full guide on lottery syndicates.
  • Set a hard monthly budget and stick to it. The excitement of a R112 million win is real, but the odds remain extremely long.

For balanced number selection without birth-date bias, try our free Lotto & PowerBall number generator.

Responsible Play Reminder

A story like this is exciting, but it does not change the fundamental odds. PowerBall jackpot odds are approximately 1 in 42.4 million. Treat lottery play as entertainment, never as a financial plan. If gambling is causing stress or financial pressure, free confidential help is available 24/7 from the National Responsible Gambling Programme on 0800 006 008.