South Africa Daily Lotto Results for Thursday, 26 February 2026 (Draw 2539) are drawing strong interest tonight as players check their numbers for the estimated R400,000 jackpot.
The National Lottery confirmed that Draw 2539 took place Thursday evening, with entries accepted nationwide via retail stores, mobile app, and the official platform.
Daily Lotto — Winning Numbers (Draw 2539)
Draw date: 2026-02-26
Winning numbers: 02, 25, 33, 04, 08
Numerical order: 02, 04, 08, 25, 33
Daily Lotto — Winners & Prize Amounts
- Match 5: 2 winners — R220,022.20
- Match 4: 301 winners — R336.80
- Match 3: 10,245 winners — R19.70
- Match 2: 99,159 winners — R4.90
Daily Lotto Plus — Winning Numbers (Draw 2539)
Draw date: 2026-02-26
Winning numbers: 19, 33, 22, 15, 24
Numerical order: 15, 19, 22, 24, 33
Daily Lotto Plus — Winners & Prize Amounts
- Match 5: 5 winners — R28,330.60
- Match 4: 216 winners — R151.10
- Match 3: 6,872 winners — R9.50
- Match 2: 64,144 winners — R2.40
Previous Draw Reference
You can also check the complete results and payout breakdown from the previous draw here: South Africa Daily Lotto Results Draw 2538 – 25 February 2026.
How South Africa Daily Lotto Works
The Daily Lotto is one of South Africa’s most frequently played games, offering a guaranteed payout every single day. Players select five numbers from 1 to 36. If more than one player matches all five numbers, the jackpot is shared equally.
Tickets can be purchased at authorised retailers, through participating banking platforms, or directly via the official National Lottery portal.
For official confirmation of results and responsible play information, visit the National Lottery South Africa official website.
What is a Random Number Generator (RNG)?
- A Random Number Generator (RNG) is a specialised computerised system designed solely to generate random and unpredictable combinations of winning numbers for the Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus draws.
- The RNG operates independently from the Central Gaming System (CGS) — it has no connection to, or knowledge of, the numbers players select, the tickets purchased, or any other participant data.
- This separation is a critical security and integrity feature, ensuring that the RNG cannot be influenced or biased by any information about players’ entries. Its sole responsibility is to produce a fair and truly random set of winning numbers.
- To guarantee fairness and integrity, the RNG system is thoroughly tested, certified, and regularly audited by independent third-party bodies. Additionally, the entire lottery operation, including RNG processes, is overseen, approved, and monitored by the National Lotteries Commission (NLC), providing an extra layer of regulatory oversight and assurance that every draw is conducted transparently, fairly, and securely.
Estimated vs Guaranteed Jackpots — What’s the Difference?
- Estimated Jackpot — This is the expected jackpot amount, based on projected ticket sales for a draw. The overall prize pool is made up of 50% of Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus ticket sales, with each prize division, including the jackpot, allocated a share.
- Guaranteed Jackpot — This is a special promotional feature where a minimum jackpot amount is guaranteed, regardless of sales. It is usually set above the estimated jackpot for that draw.
- If actual ticket sales generate a jackpot larger than the guaranteed amount, the higher jackpot will always be paid. In short: the guaranteed jackpot is the safety net, but players always get the bigger prize.
More Information
For more information, email info@ithubalottery.co.za or visit the How to Play page on the website.
Next Draw Information
Daily Lotto draws are held every day at approximately 21:00 SAST. If you missed tonight’s entry, you can participate in tomorrow’s draw for another chance at the jackpot.
