Lotto & Lotto Plus Results: R49 Million Jackpot – 25 Feb 2026
South African lottery players have a combined R49 million in jackpots to aim for following Wednesday’s draw, . The largest prize, R39 million, was available in the main Lotto draw, with Lotto Plus 1 offering R2 million and Lotto Plus 2 presenting a R8 million jackpot.
The winning numbers for the main Lotto draw were 07, 11, 12, 32, 38, and 55, with a bonus ball of 20. Lotto Plus 1 yielded the numbers 08, 16, 31, 33, 44, and 45, with a bonus of 27. For Lotto Plus 2, the drawn numbers were 04, 12, 26, 29, 32, and 35, accompanied by a bonus number of 25.
While The Citizen reported the results promptly, it advises players to verify their tickets directly on the National Lottery website to ensure accuracy. The lottery operator emphasizes that while every effort is made to provide correct information, it cannot be held responsible for any errors.
Ticket sales for the South African National Lottery close at 8:30 PM on the day of the draw, with the draw itself commencing at 9:00 PM. Terms and conditions may vary depending on the point of sale, and further details are available on the National Lottery’s website, www.nationallottery.co.za.
A breakdown of the prize payouts for Wednesday’s draws reveals a tiered system. In the main Lotto draw, no players matched all six numbers to claim the R39 million jackpot, resulting in a rollover. Ten players matched five numbers, each receiving R15,416.40, for a total payout of R154,164.00 in that tier. Fifty-three players matched four numbers plus the bonus ball, winning R2,529.30 each, totaling R134,052.90. A significant number of players – 1,174 – matched four numbers, each receiving R285.50, for a combined payout of R335,177.00. The lower tiers saw even greater participation, with 1,891 players matching three numbers plus the bonus ball and 28,579 matching three numbers alone.
The Lotto Plus 1 draw also saw no jackpot winner, with the R2 million prize rolling over. Twelve players matched five numbers, each receiving R5,446.00, totaling R65,352.00. Forty-two players matched four numbers plus the bonus ball, winning R1,353.00 each, for a total of R56,826.00. Lotto Plus 2 similarly lacked a jackpot winner, with the R8 million prize remaining unclaimed. Two players matched five numbers plus the bonus ball, each receiving R12,196.50, totaling R24,393.00. Twenty-five players matched five numbers, each winning R1,517.80, for a combined payout of R37,945.00.
The total number of winners across all three draws reached 324,315, with a total prize fund of R4,258,098.10 distributed. The main Lotto draw accounted for the largest share of winners, with 324,315 tickets sharing prizes. Lotto Plus 1 saw 260,617 winning tickets, and Lotto Plus 2 had 253,805 winners.
The National Lottery offers players the convenience of purchasing tickets not only at retail outlets but also through selected banking applications, subject to individual terms and conditions. The cost of a standard Lotto entry is R5 per board, including VAT, while adding Lotto Plus increases the cost by an additional R2.50 per board. Players interested in reviewing historical winning numbers for both PowerBall and Lotto draws can find this information on The Citizen’s website.
The substantial jackpots available underscore the continued appeal of the National Lottery, offering South African citizens a chance to win life-changing sums of money. However, it’s crucial for players to gamble responsibly and to verify their tickets through official channels to avoid disappointment.