Check If You Won
SA National Lottery — Official Results

SA Lotto Results & Payouts for Saturday, 16 May 2026

Verified against official Ithuba National Lottery data • Published 31 May 2026 at 01:58 SAST • Draw #2646

🔄 Jackpot Rolled Over — No Division 1 Winner
34
40
42
45
56
58
52
← Previous Draw Browse draws Next Draw →

These are the official SA Lotto winning numbers for Saturday, 16 May 2026, drawn from a 6/52 ball pool by Ithuba National Lottery. The Bonus Ball (52) applies to Division 2 winners — players who matched 5 of the 6 main numbers plus the Bonus Ball. Scroll down to view the full prize breakdown for Divisions 1 through 8, including exact payout amounts per winner and total winners per tier, so you can verify every ticket combination against this Saturday draw.

Sum of Balls
275
out of max 297
Odd / Even
1 / 5
of 6 balls drawn
High / Low
6 / 0
27–52 vs 1–26
Total Paid Out
R 3,985,589.30
260,136 winners

SA Lotto Prize Divisions & Payouts — 16 May 2026

🔄
Jackpot Rolled Over. No ticket matched all 6 winning numbers in Division 1 for this draw. The jackpot accumulates and rolls forward to the next Wednesday draw.
SA Lotto prize divisions and payout amounts for Saturday, 16 May 2026
Division Match Winners Prize / Ticket
1
Division 1 6 Numbers
6 Numbers 0 R 0.00
2
Division 2 5 + Bonus Ball
5 + Bonus Ball 0 R 0.00
3
Division 3 5 Numbers
5 Numbers 10 R 14,469.90
4
Division 4 4 + Bonus Ball
4 + Bonus Ball 52 R 2,419.70
5
Division 5 4 Numbers
4 Numbers 1,033 R 304.50
6
Division 6 3 + Bonus Ball
3 + Bonus Ball 1,528 R 164.70
7
Division 7 3 Numbers
3 Numbers 22,989 R 57.40
8
Division 8 2 + Bonus Ball
2 + Bonus Ball 234,524 R 7.80
Total Winners
260,136
Total Paid Out
R 3,985,589.30
Draw Machine
RNG 3

How to Check Your Saturday, 16 May 2026 Lotto Ticket

Compare the numbers on your physical or online ticket against the winning numbers: 34, 40, 42, 45, 56, 58 (Bonus Ball: 52). The SA Lotto uses a 6/52 format — players choose 6 numbers from 1 to 52, and prizes are awarded across 8 divisions based on how many numbers match.

Prize Division Quick Reference

1
Division 1 — Match all 6 Win (or share) the jackpot. The biggest SA Lotto prize — rolls over if no winner.
2
Division 2 — Match 5 + Bonus Match 5 main numbers AND the Bonus Ball. Second-tier prize.
3
Division 3 — Match 5 Five main numbers correct. Bonus Ball not required.
4
Division 4 — Match 4 + Bonus Four main numbers plus the Bonus Ball.
5
Division 5 — Match 4 Any four of the six winning numbers.
6
Division 6 — Match 3 + Bonus Three main numbers plus the Bonus Ball.
7
Division 7 — Match 3 Any three of the six winning numbers. Fixed prize.
8
Division 8 — Match 2 + Bonus Two main numbers plus the Bonus Ball. Lowest prize tier.
⏰
Ticket Expiry Warning: Winning SA Lotto tickets from the Saturday, 16 May 2026 draw expire exactly 365 days after the draw date — on 16 May 2027. After this deadline, unclaimed prizes are permanently forfeited. Claim your prize well before this date via an Ithuba-authorised retailer or the National Lottery website.

Draw Analysis — 16 May 2026 SA Lotto

On Saturday, 16 May 2026, the South African National Lottery 6/52 draw produced the winning combination 34, 40, 42, 45, 56, 58 with Bonus Ball 52. The six main balls sum to 275, with an odd/even split of 1/5 and a high/low split of 6/0 (using 27–52 as the high range in this 52-ball pool).

📈 This was a high-sum draw (total: 275), with the machine producing a heavy concentration of higher-value numbers from the 52-ball pool — statistically less common than balanced distributions in historical SA Lotto data.

Consecutive Repeat Alert: The numbers 40, 58 also appeared in the immediately preceding draw — statistically notable in a 52-ball pool, though every draw is a fully independent random event.

With no Division 1 winner, the jackpot rolls over and the prize pool accumulates for the next scheduled draw. Across all eight divisions, 260,136 winners shared R 3,985,589.30 in total prize money.

Key Highlights from This Draw

  • Winning Numbers 34, 40, 42, 45, 56, 58
  • Bonus Ball 52
  • Ball Sum 275
  • Odd / Even Split 1 Odd / 5 Even
  • High / Low Split 6 High / 0 Low
  • Hot Numbers Drawn 40
  • Repeated from Prev. Draw 40, 58
  • Jackpot Status 🔄 Rolled Over
  • Ticket Expiry Date 16 May 2027
  • Total Paid Out R 3,985,589.30
💡 Using This Data: Historical frequency analysis — such as hot/cold number tracking — can reveal interesting patterns in past draws, but the SA Lotto is a random event drawn from an independent 52-ball pool each time. No combination is "due" or "overdue." Always set a budget before you play, and never spend money you cannot afford to lose. For support, contact the NRGP free helpline: 0800 006 008.
🔥 Hot & Cold Numbers

Track which SA Lotto numbers appear most (and least) frequently across all historical draws.

View Stats →
🤖 Smart Number Generator

Get algorithmically generated picks based on frequency analysis across the 6/52 draw history.

Generate Picks →
🎫 Check Your Ticket

Enter your numbers to instantly check any ticket against the full SA Lotto results database.

Check Now →
📅 Full Draw History

Browse the complete archive of every SA Lotto draw — winning numbers and prize tables.

View Archive →

Frequently Asked Questions — SA Lotto 16 May 2026

The official SA Lotto winning numbers for Saturday, 16 May 2026 were 34, 40, 42, 45, 56, 58, with a Bonus Ball of 52. These were drawn from a pool of 52 balls (6/52 format) at 20:56 SAST. The Bonus Ball applies to Division 2 and other matching divisions listed in the prize table above.
Yes — the SA Lotto jackpot rolled over on Saturday, 16 May 2026. No ticket matched all 6 winning numbers in Division 1, so the R 0.00 jackpot was not claimed and rolled forward to the next scheduled draw. Check the Division 1 row in the prize table above to confirm the current winner count.
A winning SA Lotto ticket from Saturday, 16 May 2026 expires exactly 365 days after the draw date — on 16 May 2027. After this deadline, prizes are permanently forfeited and cannot be reclaimed. Always present your ticket at an authorised Ithuba retailer or claim online well before the expiry date.
A total of 260,136 winners across all 8 prize divisions shared R 3,985,589.30 in prize money in the Saturday, 16 May 2026 SA Lotto draw. See the full winner count by division in the prize breakdown table above.
The South African National Lottery (SA Lotto) is drawn twice weekly — every Wednesday and Saturday at 20:56 SAST (South African Standard Time, UTC+2). Results are officially published shortly after each draw and are immediately updated on NextDrawLogic.
Browse Full SA Lotto History Archive →
Disclaimer & Responsible Gambling

NextDrawLogic is an independent informational platform, not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Ithuba Holdings or the South African National Lottery. Results are cross-referenced against official draw data; however, always verify winning numbers through the official National Lottery operator before claiming any prize. The SA Lotto is a game of chance — past results and frequency data do not predict future outcomes. Gambling should be for entertainment only. For free, confidential gambling support, contact the National Responsible Gambling Programme (NRGP) toll-free: 0800 006 008.