South Africa Daily Lotto Results for 18 May 2026

Key Highlights

• The South African National Lottery confirmed the Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for Monday, 18 May 2026.
• The Daily Lotto jackpot was estimated at R300,000, while Daily Lotto Plus carried an estimated R100,000 jackpot.
• Winning Daily Lotto numbers were: 07, 12, 23, 28, 32.
• Winning Daily Lotto Plus numbers were: 02, 05, 12, 21, 35.
• Daily Lotto draws take place shortly after 8:30pm every evening in South Africa.
• Players have up to 365 days to claim winnings from the official draw date.

National Lottery Confirms Monday’s Winning Numbers

South Africa’s National Lottery released the official Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for Monday, 18 May 2026, following the evening draw that attracted thousands of players nationwide.

The winning Daily Lotto numbers were confirmed as:

07, 12, 23, 28, 32

The Daily Lotto Plus winning numbers were:

02, 05, 12, 21, 35

The draw featured an estimated jackpot of R300,000 for the Daily Lotto game and R100,000 for Daily Lotto Plus.

Lottery players across South Africa checked their tickets shortly after the draw, which takes place every evening shortly after 8:30pm. Tickets for the draw close at 8:30pm daily.

Daily Lotto Remains One of South Africa’s Most Popular Lottery Games

Daily Lotto continues to attract strong participation because the game guarantees that prize money is paid out in every draw. Players select five numbers from a pool of 1 to 36, with the option of using a Quick Pick system to generate random combinations.

According to lottery information platforms tracking the draw, more than 79,000 winners participated in the Monday, 18 May 2026 Daily Lotto draw across various prize divisions.

The Daily Lotto Plus game provides an additional opportunity for players to win by entering a supplementary draw linked to the same ticket purchase.

How South Africans Can Play Daily Lotto

Players purchasing tickets in-store must complete a betslip at an authorised lottery retailer by selecting five numbers between 1 and 36 or requesting a Quick Pick option.

Each entry costs R3, and players can enter multiple boards with a maximum spend of R150 per play session. Participants may also choose consecutive draws for up to 10 draws in advance.

Online players can participate by creating a lottery account, depositing funds, selecting their preferred numbers, and confirming payment digitally.

Lottery officials continue to encourage participants to sign the back of physical tickets immediately after purchase to protect prize claims in case tickets are lost.

Lotto Plus and Main Lotto Draws Continue to Generate National Attention

Beyond the Daily Lotto game, South Africa’s broader National Lottery system continues to feature larger Lotto and Lotto Plus jackpots during weekly Wednesday and Saturday draws.

The Wednesday, 13 May 2026 Lotto draw produced the following results:

• Lotto: 01, 22, 37, 40, 51, 58. Bonus Ball: 43.
• Lotto Plus 1: 18, 22, 32, 35, 46, 50. Bonus Ball: 11.
• Lotto Plus 2: 02, 11, 13, 14, 42, 56. Bonus Ball: 58.

Meanwhile, the Saturday, 9 May 2026 Lotto draw delivered another high-profile round of winning combinations:

• Lotto: 18, 21, 24, 45, 52, 56. Bonus Ball: 53.
• Lotto Plus 1: 08, 27, 36, 43, 48, 52. Bonus Ball: 54.
• Lotto Plus 2: 09, 15, 22, 39, 45, 55. Bonus Ball: 50.

The National Lottery said these supplementary games continue to provide players with additional opportunities to win across multiple prize categories.

Claiming Lotto Winnings in South Africa

Smaller winnings can be collected directly from authorised lottery retailers throughout South Africa.

Larger prizes require winners to complete official claim procedures through National Lottery regional offices. Winners must present valid proof of identity and the original signed ticket when claiming prizes.

Lottery winners have up to 365 days from the draw date to claim their winnings. Assistance regarding claims and verification is available through the National Lottery claims line on 0800 997 789 and through the official National Lottery website.

Responsible Play Remains Central to Lottery Messaging

The National Lottery continues to emphasise responsible participation, reminding players that lottery games are based entirely on chance.

Lottery proceeds also contribute to the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund, which supports sports development, arts and culture projects, charitable initiatives, and heritage programmes across South Africa.

The Daily Lotto draw on 18 May 2026 once again highlighted the game’s widespread appeal, with thousands of South Africans participating in hopes of securing life-changing winnings through a single combination of numbers.