South Africa Daily Lotto and Lotto Draws Scheduled for 8‑9 July 2026

South Africa's National Lottery released number suggestions for the Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus draws on Thursday, 9 July 2026. The recommended combinations aim to balance hot and cold numbers across the 1‑36 range, for example Daily Lotto: 04‑10‑15‑23‑31 and Daily Lotto Plus: 02‑08‑18‑25‑34, though the draws remain random.

The main Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto 5 Max draws took place on Wednesday, 8 July 2026. Jackpot estimates were R14 million for Lotto, R4 million for Lotto Plus 1 and R2.5 million for Lotto 5 Max. Players select six numbers from 1‑52, with an optional MP1 extra number for an additional fee. Prizes are awarded for matching at least three numbers, with the full jackpot shared among any six‑number winners.

Both sets of draws are conducted nightly at 21:00 SAST and are available for purchase at authorized retailers, the National Lottery website, and partner banks. Ticket sales close at 20:40 on draw days, and participants must be at least 18 years old.