What is the biggest lottery in South Africa?

SA Powerball regularly produces the largest jackpots in South Africa, with prizes regularly exceeding R100 million. It uses a 5/50 + Powerball 1/20 format with draws every Tuesday and Friday.

How does SA Daily Lotto work?

SA Daily Lotto is a 5/36 game — pick 5 numbers from 1–36. It draws every day of the week and guarantees at least one jackpot winner per draw. If no one wins, the prize rolls down to the next tier. Jackpots are typically smaller than SA Lotto but winnings are more frequent.

Are South African lottery winnings taxed?

No. SARS (South African Revenue Service) does not tax lottery winnings. Your full prize amount is paid directly to you.

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South Africa's National Lottery is operated by Ithuba Holdings, licensed since 2015. The flagship game — SA Lotto — draws every Wednesday and Saturday with a minimum jackpot of R3 million. SA Powerball, modelled on the US Powerball format, offers jackpots that regularly climb past R100 million. The Daily Lotto is unique: a simple 5/36 game that draws every day and guarantees at least one jackpot winner per draw, with prizes that must be claimed within 365 days. All SA lottery profits are distributed to the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund.

Operator

Ithuba Holdings

SA Lotto draws

Wed & Sat

SA Powerball draws

Tue & Fri

Daily Lotto

Draws every day

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Featured South Africa lotteries

SA Powerball

Tue · Fri

Pick 5 from 1–50 + 1 Powerball from 1–20. Jackpots regularly exceed R100M. Draws Tue & Fri.

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SA Lotto

Wed · Sat

Pick 6 from 1–52. Jackpot starts at R3M. Draws every Wednesday and Saturday.

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SA Daily Lotto

Daily

Simple 5/36 game — guaranteed jackpot winner every draw. Draws 7 days a week.

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Local note: South African lottery prizes are tax-free. SARS does not levy income tax on lottery winnings, though financial advisors recommend winners seek professional advice on managing large lump-sum receipts.

Best odds in South Africa

Based on the published prize tiers and approximate odds for each supported game in this region. Exact odds and prize structures may vary between operators and over time.

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South Africa Daily Lotto

Approximate jackpot odds: 1 in 376,992

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Frequently asked questions about South Africa lotteries

What is the biggest lottery in South Africa?: SA Powerball regularly produces the largest jackpots in South Africa, with prizes regularly exceeding R100 million. It uses a 5/50 + Powerball 1/20 format with draws every Tuesday and Friday.
How does SA Daily Lotto work?: SA Daily Lotto is a 5/36 game — pick 5 numbers from 1–36. It draws every day of the week and guarantees at least one jackpot winner per draw. If no one wins, the prize rolls down to the next tier. Jackpots are typically smaller than SA Lotto but winnings are more frequent.
Are South African lottery winnings taxed?: No. SARS (South African Revenue Service) does not tax lottery winnings. Your full prize amount is paid directly to you.