South Africa · Sizekhaya Holdings (SA National Lottery)

Lotto (South Africa)

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.

Sources

Last verified: 2026-08-29