PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results 5 December 2025 are finally here, bringing a wave of excitement to South Africa as players check their tickets for a slice of the estimated R83 million combined jackpot. The Friday night draw has concluded, and Ithuba National Lottery has verified the winning numbers for both the main PowerBall draw and the PowerBall Plus secondary draw.
Whether you played via the banking app, a retail store, or the official website, now is the time to verify your entry.
PowerBall Winning Numbers
The main draw for this Friday featured a staggering estimated jackpot of R70 million.
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Winning Numbers: 12, 20, 27, 35, 46
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PowerBall: 09
PowerBall Plus Draw Outcomes
For those who opted for the second chance to win, the PowerBall Plus jackpot was estimated at R13 million.
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Winning Numbers: 04, 10, 43, 45, 46
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PowerBall: 13
Ithuba National Lottery Results Overview
Friday’s draw continues a season of high stakes. The Ithuba National Lottery results have seen rolling jackpots over the last few weeks, building up to these massive prize pools.
If you have matched all five main numbers and the PowerBall in either draw, you are South Africa’s newest multi-millionaire. However, even matching just the PowerBall number or three main numbers can secure smaller cash payouts, so be sure to check your ticket carefully against the Friday 5 December lotto results.
Unclaimed Jackpots: A Reminder to Check Your Tickets
While thousands of players rush to check tonight’s results, Ithuba has issued reminders in recent months regarding unclaimed tickets. Millions of Rands often go unclaimed because players forget to check their slips or lose them.
Most notably, a massive R69 million PowerBall Plus jackpot from a ticket purchased in KwaZulu-Natal earlier this year remained unclaimed for weeks. This serves as a critical reminder: always sign the back of your physical ticket immediately after purchase and check your numbers after every draw.
How to Claim Your Winnings?
If you are a lucky winner from the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results 5 December 2025 draw, here is how you can claim your prize:
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Winnings under R2,000: These can be claimed at any official National Lottery retailer.
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Winnings between R2,000 and R50,000: These are generally paid out at authorized Prize Payment Centres.
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Winnings over R50,000: Winners must visit one of Ithuba’s regional offices to validate their ticket and claim their prize. You will need your original identification document and the winning ticket.
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Digital Players: If you played via a banking app (e.g., FNB, Capitec, Standard Bank, Absa) or the National Lottery website, winnings of up to R50,000 are usually transferred directly into your account. For larger jackpots, the bank or Ithuba will contact you to facilitate the claim process.
Responsible Play
As always, the National Lottery encourages responsible play.
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Players must be 18 years or older.
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Buying more tickets does not guarantee a win.
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Only spend what you can afford to lose.
For free counseling and advice on gambling addiction, you can contact the National Responsible Gambling Programme on 0800 006 008.
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Next Draw Details
If you missed out on tonight’s jackpot, the next opportunity to play will be Tuesday, 9 December 2025. Tickets can be purchased until 20:30 on the day of the draw.
Keep your eyes on eKayNews for the latest PowerBall winning numbers and updates on any confirmed jackpot winners from tonight’s draw.
References
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eNCA – PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Results | 5 December 2025
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Confirms the official winning numbers for both the main and Plus draws.
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The Citizen – PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results: Friday, 5 December 2025
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Provides the winning numbers and details regarding the estimated jackpots.
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