Lotto results today: Winning numbers for Wednesday, 5 August 2026

South Africans hoping to strike it lucky can now check whether their ticket is a winner after Wednesday night’s National Lottery draw, Cape {town} Etc reports.

Several jackpots were up for grabs, with millions of rand on offer across the Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto 5 Max draws.

Before the draw, the estimated jackpots stood at:

• Lotto: R7.5 million
• Lotto Plus 1: R5 million
• Lotto 5 Max: R1.5 million

If you bought a ticket for the Wednesday, 5 August 2026 draw, here are the official winning numbers.

Lotto numbers:

17, 23, 29, 31, 33, 40

Bonus Ball (MP1): 03

Lotto Plus 1 results

Winning numbers:

14, 26, 27, 28, 35, 51

Bonus Ball (MP1): 06

Lotto 5 Max results

Winning numbers:

01, 35, 38, 42, 43, 48

Bonus Ball (MP1): 37

Players are encouraged to verify their tickets through official National Lottery platforms or authorised retailers to confirm any winnings.

Prize payouts depend on the number of winners in each division, meaning the final amount awarded may differ from the estimated jackpot if multiple players share the top prize.

Whether you’re celebrating a big win or already looking ahead to the next draw, remember to keep your ticket in a safe place until you’ve confirmed the results.

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