Here are the PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for Tuesday, 4 February 2026.
Players must be 18 years or older. Play responsibly.
Draw Results for 09/02/26 are:
PowerBall: 02, 11, 20, 40, 49
PowerBall: 02
PowerBall PLUS: 01, 10, 26, 27, 40
PowerBall: 05
Players must be 18 years or older, play responsibly. ITHUBA is the proud operator of the National Lottery.
South Africans across the country checked their tickets on Tuesday night, February 3, 2026, hoping to become millionaires overnight. The National Lottery draw took place as usual, and the winning numbers have now been announced. Whether you bought your ticket at a local shop or online, it is time to see if luck was on your side. The PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws both happened, giving players two chances to win big prizes. But winning is never easy. The odds are tough, and only a few lucky people will walk away with life-changing money.
For the main PowerBall draw on Tuesday, the winning numbers were 02, 11, 20, 40, and 49. The PowerBall itself was 02. This means that to win the jackpot, you would need to match all five of those numbers plus the PowerBall. If you managed to do that, congratulations. You are now a multi-millionaire. But if you only matched some of the numbers, do not lose hope. There are multiple prize divisions in PowerBall. Even matching just a few numbers can still win you some money. It is a simple system. The more numbers you match, the bigger your prize.
For those who also played PowerBall Plus, there was a second chance to win. The PowerBall Plus draw uses the same ticket as the regular PowerBall, but it is a separate draw with different numbers. On Tuesday night, the PowerBall Plus winning numbers were 01, 10, 26, 27, and 40. The PowerBall for this draw was 05. Again, matching all five numbers plus the PowerBall would make you a jackpot winner. PowerBall Plus jackpots are usually smaller than the main PowerBall jackpot, but they are still worth millions of rands. And the simple truth is that any jackpot win is a life-changing event.
The National Lottery is operated by ITHUBA, which is the official operator of the lottery in South Africa. ITHUBA reminds all players that they must be 18 years or older to participate. This is a strict rule. The lottery is meant for adults only. ITHUBA also encourages everyone to play responsibly. It is easy to get caught up in the excitement of potentially winning millions, but gambling should always be done in moderation. Never spend more than you can afford to lose. The lottery is meant to be fun, not a source of financial stress.
So what happens if you did win? The first thing you should do is sign the back of your ticket. This is very important. It proves that the ticket belongs to you. Then, keep it in a safe place. Winning tickets are valuable, and you do not want to lose one. If you won a smaller prize, you can usually claim it at any official lottery retailer. They will scan your ticket and pay you the amount you won. For bigger prizes, you may need to visit a regional lottery office or contact ITHUBA directly. Jackpot winners usually have to go through a verification process before they receive their money. This is to make sure everything is legitimate.
If you did not win this time, do not be too disappointed. The lottery draws happen regularly. PowerBall takes place every Tuesday and Friday night. That means you have two chances every single week to try your luck. Some people play the same numbers every time, believing that eventually, their numbers will come up. Others choose random numbers each week. There is no right or wrong way to play. It all comes down to luck.
Many South Africans dream of winning the lottery. The money could pay off debts, buy a house, send children to university, or provide financial security for years to come. But it is important to remember that winning is rare. Millions of people play the lottery every week, but only a tiny fraction of them win big prizes. That is why it is called a game of chance. You cannot control the outcome. All you can do is buy a ticket and hope for the best.
For now, the February 3 draw is over. The winners will be celebrating. The rest of us will be waiting for the next draw. If you played and did not win, there is always Friday. Another draw. Another chance. Who knows? Maybe your numbers will come up next time. Until then, check your ticket carefully. You might have won a smaller prize without even realizing it. And if you did not play this week, you can always join in for the next draw. The dream of winning never goes away. It is simple. Buy a ticket. Wait for the draw. And hope that this time, you get lucky.
