Articles for Raymond Joseph
Ithuba poised to run Lottery for next 12 months — despite legal concerns
And Goldrush-backed consortium picked for eight-year licence starting in 2026
News | 16 May 2025
Former MPs refuse to leave their subsidised housing in parliamentary villages
State Attorney to take steps to evict them
News | 3 April 2025
Lottery ticket sales likely to be suspended from 1 June
Minister Tau backtracks on temporary licence, will announce permanent operator at end of May
News | 31 March 2025
R25-million and six years later, Soweto centre still needs millions to be completed
SIU investigates unfinished arts centre backed by music legends Caiphus Semenya and Letta Mbulu
By Raymond Joseph and Kimberly Mutandiro
News | 25 March 2025
Two more Lottery officials dismissed after appeals fail
Former acting chief operating officer and a Durban-based client liaison officer were summarily dismissed last year
News | 14 March 2025
Minister issues tender for 12-month temporary lottery licence
Critics say this favours Ithuba, the current operator
News | 6 March 2025
Lottery secretary resigns after pocketing R6-million while on suspension
Nompumelelo Nene, suspended two years ago, faced 145 disciplinary charges
News | 4 March 2025
Forestry Department awarded R140-million tender to dodgy security company
Investigation finds the company submitted a fraudulent document in its bid but got the contract
By Joseph Bracken and Raymond Joseph
News | 3 March 2025
Court blocks former Lottery official from receiving money after sale of his luxury home
The house and other properties he owns were paid for with lottery money
News | 28 February 2025