South Africa’s National Lottery once again delivered a high-stakes Friday night, with players tracking both Daily Lotto and PowerBall results as major jackpots remained firmly in play.
The excitement follows recent high-profile wins, including the mystery Capitec app user who won R65 million in the final 2025 Lotto draw and Tuesday’s massive R135 million PowerBall draw — reminders of just how life-changing a single ticket can be.
Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results: Friday, 9 January 2026
A combined R750,000 in estimated jackpots was up for grabs tonight.
Estimated jackpots:
- Daily Lotto: R550,000
- Daily Lotto Plus: R200,000
Winning Numbers
- Daily Lotto: 02, 12, 26, 27, 31
- Daily Lotto Plus: 02, 23, 25, 26, 27
Results are typically published within 10 minutes of the draw. Readers may need to refresh the page for updates.
For official confirmation, players are advised to verify results directly on the National Lottery website.
PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results: Friday, 9 January 2026
Friday’s PowerBall draw came with one of the biggest jackpots of the year.
Estimated jackpots:
- PowerBall: R145 million (guaranteed)
- PowerBall Plus: R24 million (estimated)
Winning Numbers
- PowerBall: 11, 20, 35, 42, 50 | PowerBall: 07
- PowerBall Plus: 13, 14, 27, 38, 42 | PowerBall: 12
How to play Lotto in South Africa (Quick Guide)
Thinking of trying your luck? Here’s a simplified overview:
- Lotto: Pick six numbers from 1 to 52. A bonus ball is drawn for secondary prizes.
- Cost: R5 per board. Add Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 for R2.50 each, using the same numbers.
- Where to play: At authorised retailers, on the official National Lottery website, via the National Lottery mobile app, through USSD (1207529#), or selected banking apps including Capitec, FNB, Absa, Nedbank and Standard Bank.
- Draw times: Wednesdays and Saturdays at 9pm, with ticket sales closing at 8:30pm.
- Always verify: Winners should always confirm results on the official National Lottery website.
How to play Daily Lotto in South Africa
- Choose five numbers from 1 to 36.
- Tickets cost R3 per entry, making it one of the most affordable lottery games in the country.
- Daily Lotto draws take place every day, offering frequent chances to win.
- Tickets close 30 minutes before the draw.
What happens after a big win?
Winners of prizes exceeding R50,000 must claim their winnings in person at an Ithuba regional office. All major prizes undergo a mandatory 48-hour validation process to prevent fraud.
Ithuba also offers free financial and trauma counselling to jackpot winners — a service designed to help new millionaires manage sudden wealth responsibly. This support has proven vital for past winners, including a retired Western Cape mother who claimed a R30 million Lotto Plus jackpot.
Play responsibly
The National Lottery is a game of chance. Players are encouraged to:
- Set a spending limit
- Play for entertainment, not income
- Never chase losses
Participants must be 18 years or older. ITHUBA is the licensed operator of the National Lottery.
As South Africa waits to learn more about its newest potential millionaires, one thing remains certain — someone’s 2026 may have already changed forever.
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