The PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for 08 August 2025 have been announced, revealing the winning numbers and full payout breakdowns for both draws. Thousands of South Africans tried their luck on this Friday night, hoping to take home life-changing jackpots. While no player managed to claim the top prize in either draw, there were still thousands of winners who walked away with substantial payouts.
PowerBall Results – 08 August 2025
The PowerBall results South Africa for Friday night’s draw were as follows:
Winning Numbers: 13, 26, 39, 41, 48
PowerBall: 18
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Jackpot Winners: 0
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Total Winners: 230,459
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Jackpot for this draw: R5,732,993.11
While the jackpot rolled over yet again, one lucky ticket holder matched five numbers (without the PowerBall) and took home an impressive R420,673.
PowerBall Payout Breakdown
Division 1 (Match 5 + PowerBall) – R5,732,993 – No winners
Division 2 (Match 5) – R420,673 – 1 winner
Division 3 (Match 4 + PowerBall) – R9,408 – 28 winners
Division 4 (Match 4) – R986 – 453 winners
Division 5 (Match 3 + PowerBall) – R549 – 920 winners
Division 6 (Match 3) – R25 – 17,133 winners
Division 7 (Match 2 + PowerBall) – R24 – 13,240 winners
Division 8 (Match 1 + PowerBall) – R15 – 72,399 winners
Division 9 (Match 0 + PowerBall) – R10 – 126,285 winners
PowerBall Plus Results – 08 August 2025
The PowerBall Plus results offered an even larger jackpot, but once again, no player struck gold.
Winning Numbers: 22, 25, 26, 30, 50
PowerBall: 17
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Jackpot Winners: 0
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Total Winners: 202,046
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Jackpot for this draw: R34,055,129.52
One lucky participant matched all five numbers without the PowerBall and won R187,672, proving that even without hitting the jackpot, significant prizes are still up for grabs.
PowerBall Plus Payout Breakdown
Division 1 (Match 5 + PowerBall) – R34,055,130 – No winners
Division 2 (Match 5) – R187,672 – 1 winner
Division 3 (Match 4 + PowerBall) – R4,897 – 24 winners
Division 4 (Match 4) – R536 – 372 winners
Division 5 (Match 3 + PowerBall) – R256 – 880 winners
Division 6 (Match 3) – R11 – 17,346 winners
Division 7 (Match 2 + PowerBall) – R12 – 12,043 winners
Division 8 (Match 1 + PowerBall) – R8 – 64,273 winners
Division 9 (Match 0 + PowerBall) – R5 – 107,107 winners
Why the Jackpot Keeps Rolling Over?
If you’ve been following the PowerBall results South Africa lately, you’ll notice that jackpot rollovers are quite common. This is mainly because the odds of matching all five numbers and the PowerBall are extremely slim — 1 in 42,375,200 to be exact. While this makes winning the jackpot a rare event, it also means that the prize pool can grow into the tens of millions, attracting even more players each week.
Tips for Playing PowerBall and PowerBall Plus
While there’s no guaranteed strategy to win, here are some tips from lottery enthusiasts:
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Play both draws – Many South Africans enter both the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws to double their chances of winning.
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Use a mix of numbers – Avoid playing only sequential numbers or patterns.
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Consider a syndicate – Pooling money with friends or colleagues allows you to buy more tickets collectively.
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Check your tickets – Thousands of rands go unclaimed each year because players forget to check their numbers.
Upcoming Draw Information
The next PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draw is scheduled for Tuesday, 12 August 2025, with an estimated PowerBall jackpot of R10 million and PowerBall Plus jackpot of over R35 million. Tickets are available online and at authorised retailers across South Africa.
Conclusion
The PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for 08 August 2025 brought excitement and life-changing wins for some, even though the main jackpots rolled over. With millions still up for grabs, South Africans across the country will no doubt be back to try their luck in the next draw. Whether you’re playing for the thrill or with dreams of financial freedom, remember to play responsibly.
Here are five South African mainstream media references with links you can use for the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results article:
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TimesLIVE – https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/lotto-and-powerball-results/
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IOL – https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/lotto-and-powerball-results/
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The Citizen – https://www.citizen.co.za/lotto-powerball-results/
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SABC News – https://www.sabcnews.com/lotto-results/
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