A recent Lotto Plus 1 win has reset one of the jackpots for this weekend’s draw, resulting in a combined payout of R59.5 million for Lotto, Lotto Plus 1, and Lotto Plus 2 on Saturday, March 7, 2026, according to ITHUBA.
The reset comes after a player secured a R4 million prize in the Lotto Plus 1 draw on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. This win limited the increase in the overall prize pool for the upcoming Saturday draw.
The breakdown for Saturday’s draw is as follows: R48 million for Lotto, R500,000 for Lotto Plus 1, and R11 million for Lotto Plus 2.
Wednesday’s Lotto and Lotto Plus draws yielded the following winning numbers:
- Lotto: 01, 10, 11, 17, 37, 57. Bonus ball: 25
- Lotto Plus 1: 01, 09, 25, 30, 48, 49. Bonus ball: 52
- Lotto Plus 2: 29, 34, 35, 37, 41, 50. Bonus ball: 43
Players can review previous Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 2026 on the National Lottery website and other lottery information sites.
The upcoming draw places Lotto and Lotto Plus in contrast with the PowerBall draw scheduled for Friday, March 6, 2026, which boasts a jackpot of R111 million. While the odds of winning Lotto and Lotto Plus are 1 in 40,475,358, PowerBall offers a 1 in 42,375,200 chance of winning. The average PowerBall jackpot is R22 million, significantly higher than the R5.95 million average for Lotto and Lotto Plus.
Tickets for Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 and 2 can be purchased until 20:30 on Saturday, March 7, 2026, ahead of the 21:00 draw. Options include the National Lottery website, the National Lottery Mobile App, dialing 1207529# for USSD access, in-store purchases at participating retailers, and through most banking apps.
Prize claims vary based on the amount won. Winnings up to R2,000 can be claimed at retail stores. Amounts between R10,000 and R50,000 require a visit to an Approved Prize Payment Centre (APPC). Winnings up to R249,999 can be claimed via EFT through participating banks (African Bank up to R49,999). Prizes exceeding R250,000 must be claimed in person at an ITHUBA office.
