Here are the winning numbers for Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto 5 Max on Wednesday, 12 August 2026.
Lotto
The winning Lotto numbers are 06, 11, 27, 28, 34 and 45, with a bonus ball of 01.
The highlighted ball is the Bonus ball.
The advertised jackpot was R11 000 000.00. It was not won, so it rolls over to the next draw.
The estimated jackpot for the next Lotto draw is R13 000 000.00.
Lotto is drawn every Wednesday and Saturday. Players choose six numbers from 1 to 52 - reduced from 58 when Sizekhaya took over in June 2026, which improved the odds - and a seventh bonus ball is drawn for the secondary divisions.
The odds of matching every main number are approximately 1 in 20 358 520.
Lotto Plus 1
The winning Lotto Plus 1 numbers are 13, 16, 17, 28, 42 and 46, with a bonus ball of 18.
The highlighted ball is the Bonus ball.
The advertised jackpot was R1 000 000.00. It was not won, so it rolls over to the next draw.
The estimated jackpot for the next Lotto Plus 1 draw is R1 500 000.00.
Lotto Plus 1 is an optional add-on played with the same numbers as your main Lotto entry, giving a second draw and a second chance on the same board.
A board costs R2.50 per board, on top of a Lotto entry. The odds of matching every main number are approximately 1 in 20 358 520.
Lotto 5 Max
The winning Lotto 5 Max numbers are 03, 05, 10, 14, 27 and 52, with a bonus ball of 24.
The highlighted ball is the Bonus ball.
The advertised jackpot was R3 000 000.00. It was not won, so it rolls over to the next draw.
The estimated jackpot for the next Lotto 5 Max draw is R3 500 000.00.
Lotto 5 Max replaced Lotto Plus 2 in June 2026. It is played with the same numbers as your Lotto entry and carries a Jackpot Cascade rule - the last draw of every month is guaranteed to pay out, rolling down to Division 2 or 3 if nobody matches all six.
A board costs R2.50 per board, on top of a Lotto entry. The odds of matching every main number are approximately 1 in 20 358 520.
How to check your ticket
Compare the numbers on your ticket against the numbers above. The order they were drawn in does not matter - only which numbers came out. If you played an add-on game, check that section separately: it is a different draw using the same numbers you chose.
Prizes are paid across several divisions, not only the jackpot, so it is worth checking even if you have matched only two or three numbers.
Claiming a prize
Smaller prizes can be claimed at any licensed National Lottery retailer. Larger amounts must be claimed at a regional lottery office or through the channel you bought the ticket on, and you will need the original ticket and your ID. Lottery winnings are not taxed as income in South Africa. There is a deadline for claiming, so do not sit on a winning ticket.
When is the next draw?
The next Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto 5 Max draws take place on Saturday, 15 August 2026 at around 21:00. Draws are held every Wednesday and Saturday, and the numbers are published on this site after every one.
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These numbers are published in good faith but are not official. Always check your ticket against the official results at nationallottery.co.za or with a licensed retailer. The National Lottery is operated by Sizekhaya Holdings. You must be 18 or older to play. If gambling is causing you or someone you know harm, the National Responsible Gambling Programme counselling line is 0800 006 008.
