The Lottery and its discontents
Here are articles on who plays the South African Lottery, how the Lottery money is distributed, and dodgy dealings by the National Lotteries Commission and its recipients.
SIU cracks down on lottery corruption, but NPA missing in action
Findings were presented to SCOPA this week
News | 22 May 2025
Court rules against Minister Parks Tau on lottery licence
Minister’s decision to delay lottery announcement was unconstitutional
Law | 21 May 2025
Special Tribunal freezes R25-million in assets from stolen lottery funds
Money meant for Olympics roadshow was diverted to NLC officials
Law | 19 May 2025
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
Lottery underspends R720-million allocated for grants
Auditor-General find lots of problems, as the institution battles to recover from over a decade of mismanagement and corruption
Parliament | 14 May 2025
Lottery workers march in Pretoria
Workers demand higher wages and changes to the way the National Lotteries Commission is run
News | 8 May 2025
Lottery licence: “All will be revealed in good time” says Minister
Parks Tau says he will announce successful bidder on 28 May
Law | 23 April 2025
Minister must commit to a firm date for new lottery licence, says bidder
Wina Njalo wants Parks Tau to announce the successful bidder by 9 May
Law | 11 April 2025
Ramaphosa stands firm on Lotteries probe
President files affidavit in bid by former Lotteries boss Alfred Nevhutanda to stop investigation
Law | 8 April 2025