National Lottery operators Sizekhaya have confirmed that there was one winner of the R20 million Lotto jackpot. Image: SizekhayaTwo South Africans have become overnight millionaires after sharing in more than R23.9 million in prizes from the National Lottery’s Lotto draw held on Wednesday, 22 July 2026. The biggest winner walked away with R20 082 438.90 after correctly predicting the six numbers drawn in the Lotto draw. Second winnerMeanwhile, a second winner pocketed R3 853 858 in the Lotto 5 Max draw on the same evening. ADVERTISEMENT“We congratulate both winners and look forward to welcoming them when they come forward to claim their prizes,” Mashile said.