South Africa Lotto — Results, Odds & How to Play
South Africa's classic 6/52 lottery. Current jackpot, winning numbers, odds, rules, and how to buy tickets online.
What is South Africa Lotto?
South Africa Lotto is the country's original lottery, running since 2000. With jackpot odds of 1 in 20 million, it's nearly 15 times easier to win than US Powerball. Completely tax-free prizes and R5 tickets make it one of the best value lotteries in the world.
How to Play South Africa Lotto
Choose 6 numbers from 1 to 52. A bonus ball is drawn for secondary prizes.
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What Makes South Africa Lotto Special?
15x better odds than Powerball, tax-free, and the cheapest major lottery ticket in the world.
How to Buy South Africa Lotto Tickets Online
Buy official South Africa Lotto tickets online through a lottery courier service in 4 simple steps:
How to Play South Africa Lotto (If Traveling to South Africa)
You can buy South Africa Lotto tickets online from anywhere in the world through licensed courier services. Here is how it works:
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South Africa Lotto FAQ
You can buy official South Africa Lotto tickets online through licensed lottery courier services like theLotter. They purchase physical tickets from authorized retailers in South Africa on your behalf and send you a scanned copy as proof. You keep 100% of any winnings.
The jackpot odds are 1 in 20,358,520, which is 14x better than US Powerball (1 in 292 million). The overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 48. There are 5 prize tiers in total.
A South Africa Lotto ticket costs R5 when purchased at an authorized retailer in South Africa. Online courier services charge a small service fee on top of the ticket price.
All lottery winnings in South Africa are completely tax-free.
South Africa Lotto drawings are held every Wednesday & Saturday at 9:00 PM SAST. Results are available within minutes of the draw on the official lottery website.
WinTheLottery.com is an independent informational site. We are not affiliated with South Africa Lotto or its operating organization. This page is for informational and educational purposes only. Tax rules vary by country of residence. Must be 18+ to play. Play responsibly.