Sadly, Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 and 2 on Saturday 16 May 2026 is nothing to get too excited about. Following last week’s jackpot reset with the big R100-million win, the PowerBall’s baby sister is slowly building once again. However, because the national lottery changes hands at the end of May 2026, there’s little time for it to recover …
As such, even with a winless rollover this week, Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 and 2 on Saturday 16 May 2026 falls back to just R18 million in total prizes. R6.5 million for Lotto, R4.5 million for Lotto Plus 1 and R7 million for Lotto Plus 2.
LOTTO AND LOTTO PLUS 1 AND 2 ON SATURDAY 16 MAY 2026
Nevertheless, let’s quickly look back at last night’s numbers for Wednesday 14 May 2026 that came up nought. And don’t forget to double-check if you got close HERE:
WEDNESDAY’S LOTTO NUMBERS
Draw date: 13 May 2026
LOTTO NUMBERS
01, 22, 37, 40, 51, 58
Bonus ball: 43
LOTTO PLUS 1 NUMBERS
18, 22, 32, 35, 46, 50
Bonus ball: 11
LOTTO PLUS 2 NUMBERS
02, 11, 13, 14, 42, 56
Bonus ball: 58
R18-MILLION LOTTO AND LOTTO PLUS 1 AND 2 ON SATURDAY 16 MAY 2026
The simple truth is, to maximise your winning potential, you should rather play PowerBall at R175 million this coming weekend. For first timers, both games play twice a 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. Opting for the extra spin is the best money you can ever spend to up your odds.
As ever, should you choose numbers manually or opt for an auto-generated Quick Pick? This is a question that faces every regular player, and the best outcome based on stats is pretty clear. Plus, your odds are actually slightly better for Lotto over PowerBall, with a 1 in 40 475 358 chance of winning. Although the average jackpot payout historically is lower.
HOW TO ENTER LOTTO GAMES AND CLAIM YOUR WINNINGS
Don’t forget that you can buy tickets in-store at any licensed lotto retailer. Alternatively, you can enter online by creating an account with ITHUBA or through the mobile app. However, the lottery operator does close its doors on 31 May 2026, when Sizekhaya Holdings takes over, and all accounts will be shutdown. 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.
If you win Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 and 2 on Saturday 16 May 2026, here’s what you need to know:
- 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 to 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 1069 via EFT (African Bank only up to R49 1069).
- For anything higher than R250 000, you must report in-person to an ITHUBA office.
