South Africa Lotto 5 Max Results & Winning Numbers

Playing South Africa Lotto 5 Max is straightforward. You'll pick 6 numbers from 1 to 52, then add one Bonus Ball from 1 to 52. Can't decide? Go with Quick Pick and let the terminal choose random numbers for you. Drawings happen Wednesday and Saturday at 8:56 PM Africa/Johannesburg, and you win by matching numbers to the drawn results. The more you match, the bigger your prize. Match all 6 plus the Bonus Ball, and you've hit the jackpot.

Visit any authorized South Africa Lottery retailer, most convenience stores, gas stations, and grocery stores sell tickets. Tell the clerk you want Lotto 5 Max, or use a self-service terminal if available. You can pick your own numbers or ask for Quick Pick. Tickets cost R2.50 per play. Make sure to buy before the sales cutoff, which is 8:30 PM Africa/Johannesburg on drawing days. Always check your ticket before leaving the store.

South Africa offers an official lottery app and website, but not all games may be available for online purchase. Check the official South African National Lottery app or South Africa Lottery website to see if Lotto 5 Max is currently available for online purchase. If available online, you'll need to create an account, verify you're physically located in South Africa, and follow the app's purchase process. Tickets purchased through the official app are the same as those bought at retail locations.

A standard South Africa Lotto 5 Max ticket costs R2.50 per play. Want more chances? Buy multiple plays on one ticket. Most retailers accept cash and debit cards. The minimum purchase is one play.

Lotto 5 Max drawings happen Wednesday and Saturday at 8:56 PM Africa/Johannesburg. That gives you 2 chances to win each week. Ticket sales close at 8:30 PM Africa/Johannesburg on drawing nights. If you buy a multi-draw ticket, it'll play the same numbers for consecutive drawings. You can purchase tickets for up to multiple future drawings at once. This is great if you've got lucky numbers you play consistently.

The odds of hitting the South Africa Lotto 5 Max jackpot are 1:20,358,520. That's tough, sure, but you've got 8 ways to win. Matching 3 numbers offers much better odds at 1:72.

Lotto 5 Max is exclusive to South Africa. You'll need to be physically present in South Africa to buy tickets, either at a retail location or through a licensed courier service while you're in-state.

This is a state-specific game with its own unique rules and prize structure. Other states have similar games but different names and formats. Browse all South Africa lottery games to see what's available.