Wunderbar, Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 and 2 on Wednesday 6 May 2026 has once again climbed, this time to R106 million in total. So, while the payout continues to fall some ways behind PowerBall (R145 million), it’s still worth a flutter.
That’s because, this week’s next draw sees R100 million on the nose for the main Lotto jackpot. And a combined R6 million between the smaller Lotto Plus 1 and 2. Even separately, these are life-changing amounts of money. But combined they’re the stuff of early retirement …
LOTTO AND LOTTO PLUS 1 AND 2 ON WEDNESDAY 6 MAY 2026
Nevertheless, let’s quickly look back at Saturday’s winless game on 2 May 2026 which saw at R100 million on the dot:
SATURDAY’S LOTTO NUMBERS
Draw date: 2 May 2026
LOTTO NUMBERS
07, 28, 32, 40, 44, 49
Bonus ball: 37
LOTTO PLUS 1 NUMBERS
17, 30, 33, 35, 39, 41
Bonus ball: 28
LOTTO PLUS 2 NUMBERS
01, 13, 18, 30, 49, 58
Bonus ball: 44
You can also check out all previous 2026 Lotto and Lotto Plus 1 and 2 results HERE.
R106-MILLION LOTTO AND LOTTO PLUS 1 AND 2 ON WEDNESDAY 6 MAY 2026
As ever, to maximise your winning potential, you should play PowerBall – now up to R145 million – this coming Tuesday. For 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 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. Plus, your odds are actually slightly better for Lotto over PowerBall each week. There is a 1 in 40 475 358 chance of winning.
HOW TO ENTER LOTTO GAMES AND 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 the 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 Wednesday 6 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.
