South Africa’s National Lottery has officially confirmed the Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 winning numbers for Sunday, 18 January 2026. The draw, numbered 2612, took place shortly after midnight, with thousands of players across South Africa checking their tickets for a potential jackpot win.
Below are the full verified winning numbers for all three draws, including the Bonus Balls.
Main Lotto Winning Numbers – Draw 2612
Date: 18 January 2026
Draw Time: 00:30 (SA time)
Winning Numbers:
24 – 32 – 38 – 49 – 55 – 58
Bonus Ball: 51
Players who matched all six main numbers will win the Lotto jackpot, while additional prizes are paid out for matching fewer numbers along with the Bonus Ball.
Lotto Plus 1 Winning Numbers – 18 January 2026
Winning Numbers:
06 – 22 – 26 – 37 – 43 – 58
Bonus Ball: 05
Lotto Plus 1 is automatically entered when players select the Lotto Plus option, offering another chance to win in the same draw.
Lotto Plus 2 Winning Numbers – Draw 2612
Winning Numbers:
12 – 13 – 22 – 23 – 27 – 56
Bonus Ball: 34
Lotto Plus 2 gives players a third opportunity to win, with its own prize pool and guaranteed payouts.
How to Check and Claim Your Lotto Winnings
Players are encouraged to carefully check their tickets and confirm results through official sources. Full draw details and prize breakdowns are available via the South African National Lottery’s official results page.
Smaller prizes can usually be claimed at authorised retailers, while larger winnings must be claimed directly through National Lottery offices. Winners should sign the back of their ticket immediately and keep it in a safe place.
What Happens Next?
If no ticket matched all six main numbers in the Lotto draw, the jackpot will roll over to the next draw, increasing the potential prize amount. Updated jackpot figures are typically announced shortly after results are confirmed.
Players are reminded to play responsibly and to only trust results published by official National Lottery platforms.
Results are based on officially released information for South Africa Lotto Draw 2612.
