The South African lottery has announced a whopping R10-million jackpot for this Saturday's draw. The new tiered payout system introduced by Sizekhaya, the game's operator, has made weekly wins a norm.

Lotto and Lotto Plus on Saturday 27 June 2026 is worth R10 million. The game, made up of R7 million for Lotto, R1.5 million for Lotto Plus 1, and R1.7 million for the Lotto Max 5, is attracting a lot of players. Meanwhile, PowerBall and PowerBall XTRA continues to rollover indiscriminately, sitting at R188 million for the next roll this Friday.

But let's take a closer look at this week's Wednesday 24 June numbers. The draw date was 24 June 2026, and the winning numbers were: 12, 23, 42, 46, 48, 51. The bonus ball for Lotto Plus 1 was 18. Lotto Plus 1 numbers were: 04, 16, 17, 44, 49, 50. The bonus ball for Lotto 5 Max was 51.

The new feature in the game is the option to select one extra number at 7x the ticket price, known as MP1. Prizes are awarded to players who match at least three of the six drawn numbers, with prizes increasing for more matching numbers. Players who match all six drawn numbers win equal shares of the jackpot.

You can buy your tickets from any official lottery outlet or online. And if you're one of the lucky winners, here's what you need to know:

You must be 18 years of age.

Have the winning ticket with the correct serial number.

Possess a valid proof of ID.

Have a valid South African bank account.

You have to claim your winnings within 365 days of the date of the draw.

Key Facts

  • R10-million jackpot for Saturday's draw
  • New tiered payout system introduced by Sizekhaya
  • PowerBall and PowerBall XTRA rollover at R188 million
  • Lotto and Lotto Plus numbers for Wednesday 24 June 2026
  • New feature: MP1, 7x the ticket price
  • Prizes awarded for matching at least three drawn numbers
  • Jackpot shared equally among players who match all six numbers

And for those who don't know, the South African lottery has been operating since 2000. It's one of the biggest contributors to the country's GDP.

The new payout system was introduced to make the game more exciting and to give players a better chance of winning. But with the jackpot rarely rolling over, it's a challenge for players to win big.

Sizekhaya, the new operator, has promised to keep the game fair and exciting. They've also introduced a new feature that allows players to select one extra number at 7x the ticket price.

In conclusion, the R10-million jackpot is a great opportunity for players to win big. But with the new payout system, it's a challenge to win the jackpot. Will you be the lucky one to take it home?