With the new month underway, many South Africans are checking their tickets in anticipation of the Lotto results today. September’s draws delivered a mix of rollovers, jackpots, and rare number groupings.
Tonight’s Lotto, Lotto Plus 1, and Lotto Plus 2 draws bring another chance to match the winning numbers and claim a share of the estimated R16 million across all draws.
The winning sequence of tonight’s Lotto numbers will be inserted below no later than 21:05. Payouts are updated from 21:45. If you are seeing this article on mobile, be sure to refresh the page if, for whatever reason, you are unable to see the winning numbers. If you are a returning user, simply keep refreshing the page until the updated results appear.
Lotto results and payouts for today: Wednesday, 1 October 2025
Here are tonight’s Lotto results and payouts.
Lotto: R7 million
05, 12, 14, 20, 28, 30 Bonus Ball: 16
| Matches | Winners | Payouts |
|---|---|---|
| Match 6 Numbers | R 0.00 | |
| Match 5 + Bonus Ball | R 0.00 | |
| Match 5 Numbers | R 0.00 | |
| Match 4 + Bonus Ball | R 0.00 | |
| Match 4 Numbers | R 0.00 | |
| Match 3 + Bonus Ball | R 0.00 | |
| Match 3 Numbers | R 0.00 | |
| Match 2 + Bonus Ball | R 0.00 | |
| Total Winners |
Lotto Plus 1: R6 million
10, 15, 17, 27, 45, 48 Bonus Ball: 03
| Matches | Winners | Payouts |
|---|---|---|
| Match 6 Numbers | R 0.00 | |
| Match 5 + Bonus Ball | R 0.00 | |
| Match 5 Numbers | R 0.00 | |
| Match 4 + Bonus Ball | R 0.00 | |
| Match 4 Numbers | R 0.00 | |
| Match 3 + Bonus Ball | R 0.00 | |
| Match 3 Numbers | R 0.00 | |
| Match 2 + Bonus Ball | R 0.00 | |
| Total Winners |
Lotto Plus 2: R3 million
03, 05, 14, 38, 48, 49 Bonus Ball: 27
| Matches | Winners | Payouts |
|---|---|---|
| Match 6 Numbers | R 0.00 | |
| Match 5 + Bonus Ball | R 0.00 | |
| Match 5 Numbers | R 0.00 | |
| Match 4 + Bonus Ball | R 0.00 | |
| Match 4 Numbers | R 0.00 | |
| Match 3 + Bonus Ball | R 0.00 | |
| Match 3 Numbers | R 0.00 | |
| Match 2 + Bonus Ball | R 0.00 | |
| Total Winners |
Lotto jackpot for Saturday, 4 October 2025
Here is the total Lotto jackpot for the next draw.
NEXT JACKPOT TOTALS:
- Lotto: R million
- Lotto Plus 1: R million
- Lotto Plus 2: R million
Lotto predictions: Numbers to look out for in the next draw
Analysis of recent Lotto and Lotto Plus results reveals recurring patterns and high-frequency numbers:
- Number 32 has been drawn in four separate games across Lotto, Plus 1 and Plus 2 since 20 September, including the most recent Lotto draw on 27 September.
- Number 42 appeared as a winning or bonus ball four times between 13 and 24 September, and continues to surface in multiple combinations.
- Number 52 has appeared in the main Lotto draw on both 20 and 27 September, and also featured in Lotto Plus 2 on 24 September.
- The teens and 50s ranges (12–19 and 50–59) remain active across multiple draws, especially in the Bonus Ball position.
Despite these trends, it is important to emphasise that Lotto numbers are drawn randomly. All official draws are conducted under strict oversight using certified randomisation procedures. Any repetition in drawn numbers is due to probability alone, and cannot be used to forecast future results.
Losing too much money playing Lotto? – Here’s when you know you need help
Lotto should remain a source of light entertainment, but for some, it can evolve into a problem. If you or someone you know is showing the following signs, support is available:
- Playing with money intended for essentials
- Obsessively checking numbers or spending on multiple tickets
- Feeling anxious or irritable when not playing
- Lying about time or money spent on the lottery
- Trying to recover losses through repeated plays
If any of these behaviours sound familiar, reach out to the National Responsible Gambling Programme (NRGP) by calling 0800 006 008. The helpline is available 24 hours a day, free and confidential.