Lotto climbs to R21 million draw numbers, prizes and how to claim

R21-million Lotto: draw numbers, prize split and claiming basics

Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 and 2 on Wednesday 20 May 2026 recovered slightly to a combined R21 million in total prizes: R8.5 million for Lotto, R5 million for Lotto Plus 1 and R7.5 million for Lotto Plus 2.

Last draw numbers (Saturday 16 May 2026)

The Saturday draw produced the following numbers.

• Lotto: 34, 40, 42, 45, 56, 58 Bonus ball: 52
• Lotto Plus 1: 09, 11, 15, 34, 49, 53 Bonus ball: 38
• Lotto Plus 2: 08, 15, 16, 19, 25, 36 Bonus ball: 11

Playing notes and claim rules

According to the national lottery information in the source: games can be played in store or digitally until the end of the month. Ticket sales close at 20:30 on draw days. Entry costs shown in the source are R5 for Lotto and an extra R2.50 each for Lotto Plus 1 and 2.

To claim a prize you must be in possession of the winning ticket (or winning SMS/email confirmation), be 21 years or older, hold a valid ID and have a valid South African bank account. Winnings must be claimed within 365 days of the draw date.

Where to claim: retail stores pay out up to R2 000. Winnings over R10 000 but less than R50 000 must be claimed at an Approved Prize Payment Centre (APPC). The source states participating banks will pay via EFT up to a listed limit and that winnings higher than R250 000 require reporting in-person to an ITHUBA office.

Operator change

The source notes the current lottery operator closes on 31 May 2026 when Sizekhaya Holdings takes over and accounts will be shut down.