Things are looking up once again for Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 and 2 on Saturday 25 April 2026. Winnings climb back up to R93 million, after two winners walked away with a combined R32 million in last weekend’s draw. Therefore, from the heights of R115 million, South Africa’s PowerBall goes back to besting Lotto Plus 1 and 2 as the richest in the country …
LOTTO AND LOTTO PLUS 1 AND 2 ON SATURDAY 25 APRIL 2026
Therefore, this weekend’s upcoming draw sees R90 million for the main jackpot and R1.5 million each for Lotto Plus 1 and 2. As such, let’s quickly look back at Wednesday 22 April 2026’s numbers for context …
WEDNESDAY’S LOTTO NUMBERS
Draw date: 22 April 2026
LOTTO NUMBERS
10, 12, 23, 26, 27, 37
Bonus ball: 05
LOTTO PLUS 1 NUMBERS
20, 26, 32, 48, 50, 57
Bonus ball: 34
LOTTO PLUS 2 NUMBERS
09, 20, 23, 27, 41, 57
Bonus ball: 01
R93-MILLION LOTTO AND LOTTO PLUS 1 AND 2 ON SATURDAY 25 APRIL 2026
However, this means that PowerBall, now up to R121 million, overtakes Lotto this Friday as the most valuable lottery game in South Africa. Remember, both lottos play twice every week, which gives you more chances of winning. Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 and 2 require players to choose six numbers from 1-58. Entry is R5, plus an extra R2.50 each for Lotto Plus 1 and 2. So, R10 in total to play all three. And your odds are actually slightly better for Lotto over PowerBall.
We also debate whether you should choose numbers manually or opt for an auto-generated Quick Pick, and the winner is clear. Moreover, the numbers drawn for Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 and 2 on Saturday 25 April 2026 always apply to all three entries. Therefore, there is a 1 in 40 475 358 chance of winning. And opting for the extra spin is some of the best money you could spend …
HOW TO ENTER LOTTO AND CLAIM WINNINGS
As ever, you can buy tickets in-store at any licensed retailer. Alternatively, you can enter online by creating an account with ITHUBA or through the app. Although keep in mind the operator closes at the end of May 2026! Also, banking apps from FNB, Nedbank, Standard Bank, Absa and Capitec also let you enter digitally. Remember that ticket sales close at 20:30 on draw days.
For SASSA grant recipients, the average jackpot payout is R5.95 million. So, for Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 and 2 on Saturday 25 April 2026, even at this diminished number, anyone who wins this will better the average 15 times over. Here’s what you need to know if you are a winner:
- You must be in possession of the winning ticket with correct serial number and/or winning SMS/email confirmation.
- Be 18 years of age or older.
- Hold a valid proof of identity.
- Have a valid South African bank account (not older than three months).
- And winnings must be claimed within 365 days of the date of the draw.
Likewise, depending on how much money you’ve won, there are certain places you can claim your winnings:
- Retail stores only pay out winnings up to R2 000.
- Winnings over R10 000 but less than R50 000 must be claimed at an Approved Prize Payment Centre (APPC) .
- From there, all participating banks will pay up to R249 939 via EFT (African Bank only up to R49 939).
- For anything higher than R250 000, you must report in-person to an ITHUBA office.
Check out all previous 2026 Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 and 2 results HERE.
