SA PowerBall Plus Results — Tuesday, 6 January 2026
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These are the official, verified SA PowerBall Plus results for 6 January 2026. The draw took place on Tuesday, 6 January 2026 at 21:00 SAST using a dedicated independent machine — completely separate from the main PowerBall draw and its prize pool.
The PowerBall Plus winning numbers for 6 January 2026 were 8, 17, 24, 29, 41 with a PowerBall of 8. No player matched all 5 numbers + PowerBall, so the Division 1 jackpot rolled over to the next draw. A total of 291,443 players won prizes across all 9 divisions, sharing R 2,945,179.70 in total payouts.
Results sourced from verified Ithuba National Lottery draw records. Always confirm winning tickets via nationallottery.co.za or an authorised SA Lotto retailer. For informational and entertainment purposes only. Please gamble responsibly.
PowerBall Plus Prize Divisions & Payouts — 6 January 2026
Full Division 1–9 breakdown for the 6 January 2026 SA PowerBall Plus draw. Match as few as 0 main numbers + PowerBall (Division 9) to win a prize.
| Division | Match Required | Winners | Prize Per Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 + PowerBall | 5 Numbers + PowerBall | 0 | — |
| 25 Numbers | 5 of 5 (no PowerBall) | 2 | R 130,364.60 |
| 34 + PowerBall | 4 Numbers + PowerBall | 29 | R 5,630.00 |
| 44 Numbers | 4 of 5 (no PowerBall) | 568 | R 487.30 |
| 53 + PowerBall | 3 Numbers + PowerBall | 1,286 | R 243.40 |
| 63 Numbers | 3 of 5 (no PowerBall) | 23,527 | R 11.10 |
| 72 + PowerBall | 2 Numbers + PowerBall | 18,689 | R 10.50 |
| 81 + PowerBall | 1 Number + PowerBall | 94,915 | R 7.50 |
| 90 + PowerBall | PowerBall only | 152,427 | R 5.00 |
Full Draw Summary
| Draw Date | 6 January 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Draw Number | #1683 |
| Winning Numbers | 8, 17, 24, 29, 41 + PB 8 |
| Total Division Winners | 291,443 |
| Rollover Number | 0 |
| Total Prize Pool | R 6,497,681.25 |
| Total Ticket Sales | R 12,995,362.50 |
| Draw Machine | RNG 2 |
| Total Payout to Winners | R 2,945,179.70 |
How to Check Your PowerBall Plus Ticket — 6 January 2026
Before comparing your numbers, confirm you are eligible for the 6 January 2026 PowerBall Plus draw. This is an add-on game and requires a separate opt-in at purchase.
Compare your numbers to: 8, 17, 24, 29, 41 + PowerBall 8.
The minimum winning combination is 0 numbers + PowerBall (Division 9). Match all 5 numbers + PowerBall for the Division 1 jackpot. Refer to the prize table above for exact payout amounts per division.
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Use our free instant ticket checker — enter your 5 numbers and PowerBall to verify against the official 6 January 2026 results in seconds.
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Draw Analysis & Insights — 6 January 2026
Compared to the last 20 draws, where the average main-ball sum was 139, this draw's sum of 119 came in below the recent average. The number 17 returned after being absent for 12 consecutive draws — the longest gap among this draw's five main numbers. 2 of this draw's numbers (8, 29) also featured in the top-5 most frequent numbers over the recent draws.
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Frequently Asked Questions — PowerBall Plus 6 January 2026
What were the PowerBall Plus results for 6 January 2026? +
The official SA PowerBall Plus winning numbers for 6 January 2026 were 8, 17, 24, 29, 41, with a PowerBall of 8. These numbers were drawn using an independent 5/50 + 1/20 machine at 21:00 SAST on Tuesday, 6 January 2026.
Did PowerBall Plus roll over on 6 January 2026? +
Yes — the jackpot rolled over. No tickets matched all 5 numbers + PowerBall on 6 January 2026. The Division 1 jackpot pool rolls forward and will be added to the next scheduled PowerBall Plus draw, potentially growing to a larger sum.
How much was the total PowerBall Plus payout on 6 January 2026? +
The total payout across all 9 prize divisions for the 6 January 2026 SA PowerBall Plus draw was R 2,945,179.70, shared among 291,443 winning ticket holders. See the Division 1–9 table above for a full breakdown by division.
When does a winning ticket from 6 January 2026 expire? +
Winning SA PowerBall Plus tickets from the 6 January 2026 draw must be claimed by 6 January 2027 — exactly 365 days from the draw date. After this deadline, Ithuba will not honour unclaimed prizes. Do not delay — present your original, unaltered ticket at an authorised retailer (for prizes up to R49,999) or contact Ithuba directly for larger amounts.
Did any numbers repeat from the previous PowerBall Plus draw? +
Yes. The number 29 appeared in both this draw and the immediately preceding one. Each draw is independent, so repeats are a normal product of chance.