South Africa · Sizekhaya Holdings (SA National Lottery)
South Africa's national Lotto returned to a 6-from-52 matrix with one bonus ball when Sizekhaya took over the licence from Ithuba in June 2026. Eight divisions pay from two-plus-bonus up to a rolling jackpot, drawn Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Top-prize odds
1 in 20,358,520
Ticket price
5 ZAR
Per board; Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto 5 Max add-ons R2.50 each
Draw days
Wednesday, Saturday
Divisions
8
South African lottery winnings are tax-free for individual players.
Last verified: 2026-08-29