Guess what, Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 and 2 on Saturday 2 May 2026 has once again climbed up to R100 million on the dot. Moreover, one lucky winner walked away with a quick R2.5 million last night. So, while the game continues to fall behind PowerBall levels (R135 million), it is still a life-changing amount of money …
LOTTO AND LOTTO PLUS 1 AND 2 ON SATURDAY 2 MAY 2026
Therefore, this week’s past game saw a small R2.5-million win for Lotto Plus 1, which limited rollover potential to just R2 million for Saturday’s upcoming draw. As such, R96 million for the main jackpot is combined with R4 million for Lotto Plus 1 and 2. Nevertheless, let’s quickly look back at Wednesday’s game on 29 April 2026 for reference:
WEDNESDAY’S LOTTO NUMBERS
Draw date: 29 April 2026
LOTTO NUMBERS
03, 09, 15, 32, 36, 49
Bonus ball: 40
LOTTO PLUS 1 NUMBERS
12, 29, 31, 37, 40, 47
Bonus ball: 54
LOTTO PLUS 2 NUMBERS
12, 27, 32, 41, 49, 58
Bonus ball: 11
You can also check out all previous 2026 Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 and 2 results HERE.
R100-MILLION LOTTO AND LOTTO PLUS 1 AND 2 ON SATURDAY 2 MAY 2026
As ever, to maximise your winning potential, you should play PowerBall – now up to R135 million – this coming Friday. To newbies, both lotto games 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. Opting for the extra spin is some of the best money you can ever spend.
Should you choose numbers manually or opt for an auto-generated Quick Pick? This is a question that faces every regular lotto player, and the outcome based on winnings is overwhelmingly clear. And your odds are actually slightly better for Lotto over PowerBall. There is a 1 in 40 475 358 chance of winning.
HOW TO ENTER LOTTO GAMES AND LEGALLY CLAIM YOUR 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 their mobile app. However, the lottery operator closes its doors on 31 May 2026, when Sizekhaya Holdings takes over. 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 2 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 999 via EFT (African Bank only up to R49 999).
- For anything higher than R250 000, you must report in-person to an ITHUBA office.
