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Lotto Results South Africa

Latest Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 draw results. Updated every Wednesday and Saturday. For official verification always check nationallottery.co.za.

Last updated: Saturday 22 March 2026 • Next draw: Wednesday 25 March 2026

Lotto - Wednesday 19 March 2026

Draw #2241 • Pick 6 from 52 • Jackpot: R4,200,000

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00 Main numbers    00 Bonus ball

Lotto Plus 1 - Wednesday 19 March 2026

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Lotto Plus 2 - Wednesday 19 March 2026

02132538425031

Lotto - Saturday 22 March 2026

Draw #2242 • Pick 6 from 52 • Jackpot: R8,700,000

03082133405117

Results shown are for illustrative purposes. Always verify your ticket on the official National Lottery website or at a licensed retailer. This site is not affiliated with Ithuba or the National Lotteries Commission.

How to play Lotto

Step 1: Choose numbers

Pick 6 numbers from 1 to 52, or select QuickPick for a random selection.

Step 2: Add Plus games

Optionally add Lotto Plus 1 (+R2.50) and Lotto Plus 2 (+R2.50) using the same numbers for two more chances.

Step 3: Buy your ticket

Purchase at any licensed retailer or online at nationallottery.co.za. Tickets close at 20:30 on draw days.

Step 4: Check results

Draws are broadcast on SABC and results appear online within minutes of the draw.

Lotto draw schedule

GameDraw DaysTicket CloseResult Time
LottoWednesday & Saturday20:30~21:00
Lotto Plus 1Wednesday & Saturday (same draw)20:30~21:00
Lotto Plus 2Wednesday & Saturday (same draw)20:30~21:00

Lotto prize divisions

DivisionMatchApprox. Prize
1 (Jackpot)6 of 6Pari-mutuel (min. R2m)
25 + Bonus~R150,000-R400,000
35 of 6~R5,000-R15,000
44 + Bonus~R2,000-R4,000
54 of 6~R100-R200
63 + Bonus~R50-R100
73 of 6~R20-R50
82 + BonusR15 (fixed)

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Frequently asked questions

Lotto draws take place on Wednesday and Saturday evenings. Results are typically available by 21:00 on draw days. Ticket sales close at 20:30.

Check results on the official National Lottery website at nationallottery.co.za, through the official Ithuba app, at licensed retailers, or on SABC television after each draw.

The Lotto bonus ball is a seventh number drawn after the six main numbers. It is used for Division 2 (5 main numbers + bonus) and Division 6 (3 main numbers + bonus). It is not drawn from a separate pool - it is an additional ball from the same 52-ball pool.

The jackpot odds are 1 in 20,358,520. The overall odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 38. Division 8 (2 main numbers + bonus) has the best odds at around 1 in 133.