R16-million jackpot for Lotto and Lotto Plus on Saturday, 4 July what to know

According to The South African, Lotto and Lotto Plus on Saturday 4 July 2026 will be worth just over R16 million. The combined prize total is split across the main Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and the Lotto 5 Max pool.

How the R16 million is made up

According to The South African, the weekend roll comprises R12 million for Lotto, R2.7 million for Lotto Plus 1 and R1.5 million for the Lotto Max 5.

Recent results and operator notes

According to The South African, since new operator Sizekhaya took over, its new tiered payout system has been paying out almost every Lotto game. The South African also reports that the operator made three players R45 million each in this week’s PowerBall.

According to The South African, PowerBall XTRA recently paid out R139 million shared between three players who matched a high number of balls. The South African says this was a tiered payout after seven consecutive non-payouts.

According to The South African, the next PowerBall prize sits at R74 million after Tuesday’s trickle-down win.

Mid-week Lotto numbers (Wednesday 1 July 2026)

For players checking recent draws, According to The South African, the Wednesday 1 July 2026 mid-week results were published as follows:

• Lotto numbers: 05, 10, 20, 23, 43, 52 MP1: 28
• Lotto Plus 1 numbers: 03, 04, 05, 06, 19, 33 MP1: 18
• Lotto 5 Max numbers: 01, 12, 13, 19, 32, 34 MP1: 40

How to play and claim

According to The South African, Lotto and Lotto Plus require players to choose six different numbers between 1 and 52. Players may select numbers themselves or use Quick Pick. The South African notes a new feature that allows selection of one extra number (MP1) at 7x the ticket price.

According to The South African, prizes are awarded from matching at least three of the six drawn numbers, with the jackpot shared between players who match all six. The South African states the odds of matching all six are 1 in 20 358 520.

According to The South African, winners must be 18 years of age, hold the winning ticket with the correct serial number, possess a valid proof of ID and have a valid South African bank account. The South African adds that winnings must be claimed within 365 days of the draw date. For further enquiries, The South African advises contacting Sizekhaya directly.

Want to double-check your numbers?

According to The South African, players are encouraged to confirm ticket numbers through the published results before claiming.

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