South Africans are holding their tickets tight as the PowerBall results today are set to reveal who walks away with millions. The combined jackpot total for tonight’s PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws stands at R85 million, making this one of the most highly anticipated Friday draws of the month.
The winning sequence of tonight’s PowerBall numbers will be inserted below no later than 21:05. Payouts are updated from 21:45. If you are seeing this article on mobile, be sure to refresh the page if, for whatever reason, you are unable to see the winning numbers. If you are a returning user, simply keep refreshing the page until the updated results appear.
PowerBall and Powerball Plus results and payouts for today: Friday, 29 August 2025
Here are tonight’s PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results and payouts.
PowerBall: R38 million
12, 14, 29, 45, 50 PowerBall: 15
| Matches | Winners | Payouts |
|---|---|---|
| Match 5 + PowerBall | 0 | R 0.00 |
| Match 5 Numbers | 3 | R 155,701.40 |
| Match 4 + PowerBall | 27 | R 10,833.40 |
| Match 4 Numbers | 460 | R 1,078.10 |
| Match 3 + PowerBall | 940 | R 596.50 |
| Match 3 Numbers | 20,202 | R 23.20 |
| Match 2 + PowerBall | 15,277 | R 23.00 |
| Match 1 + PowerBall | 81,601 | R 15.00 |
| Match PowerBall | 133,985 | R 10.00 |
PowerBall Plus: R4u million
15, 17, 26, 34, 38 PowerBall: 13
| Matches | Winners | Payouts |
|---|---|---|
| Match 5 + PowerBall | 0 | R 0.00 |
| Match 5 Numbers | 2 | R 101,433.70 |
| Match 4 + PowerBall | 32 | R 3,969.90 |
| Match 4 Numbers | 473 | R 455.40 |
| Match 3 + PowerBall | 1,153 | R 211.20 |
| Match 3 Numbers | 20,034 | R 10.10 |
| Match 2 + PowerBall | 16,394 | R 9.30 |
| Match 1 + PowerBall | 81,614 | R 7.50 |
| Match PowerBall | 131,245 | R 5.00 |
PowerBall jackpot for Tuesday, 2 September 2025
Here is the total PowerBall jackpot for the next draw.
- PowerBall: R44 million
- PowerBall Plus: R50 million
PowerBall predictions: Numbers to look out for in the next draw
While the PowerBall is completely random and no formula can predict the winning numbers, analysing past draws can highlight interesting patterns in frequently drawn (“hot”) and less frequent (“cold”) numbers.
Hot numbers in August 2025
From the draws between 12 August and 26 August, a few numbers have stood out:
- 10 – appeared on 12, 19, and 22 August.
- 04 – featured on 15 and 22 August.
- 27 – drawn on 19 and 22 August.
- 50 – landed twice this month (22 and 26 August).
- 24 – featured in consecutive draws (26 August in both PowerBall and PowerBall Plus).
PowerBall hot picks:
- 17 – appeared twice (19 August in PowerBall Plus, 26 August in PowerBall Plus).
- 18 – drawn earlier in the month (8 and 22 August).
- 15 – last appeared as the PowerBall on 26 August.
Cold numbers in August 2025
Some numbers have been less frequent, making them “cold” picks:
- 21 – has not yet appeared in August.
- 39 – seen only once (8 August).
- 16 – last appeared in PowerBall Plus on 12 August.
- 09 – appeared once on 15 August.
Losing too much money playing PowerBall? – Here’s when you know you need help
The PowerBall should be enjoyed as a form of entertainment, but it can become harmful when it negatively impacts your life.
Warning signs of gambling addiction include:
- Spending more than your budget allows.
- Chasing losses with bigger bets.
- Borrowing money or neglecting financial responsibilities.
- Hiding gambling activity from friends and family.
- Feeling stress, guilt, or anxiety linked to playing.
Where to find help:
The National Responsible Gambling Programme (NRGP) offers free, confidential support 24/7. Call 0800 006 008 for immediate assistance.