The Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto 5 Max draws for Wednesday, 12 August 2026 have not taken place yet. The winning numbers are drawn at around 21:00 and will be published on this page as soon as they are confirmed.
Lotto
The Lotto numbers for Wednesday, 12 August 2026 will appear here after the draw at around 21:00.
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.
Lotto Plus 1
The Lotto Plus 1 numbers for Wednesday, 12 August 2026 will appear here after the draw at around 21:00.
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.
Lotto 5 Max
The Lotto 5 Max numbers for Wednesday, 12 August 2026 will appear here after the draw at around 21:00.
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.
Where to play
Tickets are sold at licensed National Lottery retailers across South Africa, on the official National Lottery website and app, and through the banking apps that offer lottery entries. Sales close at around 20:40 on the day of a draw, though cut-off times differ slightly between outlets and apps. You must be 18 or older to play.
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.
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.
