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The panel that evaluated the eight bids for South Africa’s recently-awarded lottery license consisted of people with experience in gaming, horse racing, gambling and casinos, but none appear to have any experience with lotteries. The commissioner of the National Lotteries Commission (NLC), Jodi Scholtz, said that there were not many independent lottery experts in the […]
Trade and Industry, Minister Parks Tau stated on Tuesday that he confidently fulfilled his responsibilities in awarding the fourth Lottery operator license to Sizekhaya. During a briefing with the portfolio committee, Tau explained that the appointment process for the national lotteries operator involves multiple steps to ensure necessary checks and balances. “When I became minister […]
The African Lotteries Association (ALA) has convened two major gatherings in Abidjan from June 23 to 25, 2025, bringing together Directors General of African lotteries and their delegations for a pivotal week of dialogue, training, and strategic alignment. On June 24, ALA hosted a high-level seminar at the Azalaï Hotel in Marcory, themed “Artificial Intelligence […]
As Rwanda strengthens its tax regime on gambling to address economic and social concerns, a recently passed income tax bill has ignited debate: national lottery operators will not be subject to a gambling tariff. This decision has raised questions among lawmakers, with some arguing that the distinction between gambling (risking money for potential winnings) and […]
A losing bidder for South Africa’s fourth lottery licence, Serbian-based company Lekalinga (RF) Pty Ltd, has filed an application in the Pretoria High Court challenging the recent awarding of the licence to Sizekhaya Holdings. Legal Challenge Against Minister Parks Tau Lekalinga, which partnered with local stakeholders to submit a bid, has taken Minister of Trade, […]
A losing bidder in South Africa’s fourth national lottery licence process has taken legal action, challenging the government’s decision to award the licence to Sizekhaya Holdings. Lekalinga (RF) Pty Ltd, a Serbian-based company partnered with local stakeholders, filed an application in the Pretoria High Court to review and potentially overturn the license award made in […]
The legal battle over South Africa’s lucrative National Lottery license continues, as former Minister Parks Tau seeks to overturn a recent Gauteng High Court decision that curtailed Ithuba’s operating period. Background of the Dispute Judge Sulet Potterill ruled that the decision to grant Ithuba a 12-month temporary license was unconstitutional, unlawful, and invalid. She instead […]
Ithuba Holdings has stepped forward to address misunderstandings surrounding the ongoing South African National Lottery Licence process. As the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry, and Competition prepares to oversee the awarding of the Fourth Licence, the company aims to clarify key aspects to maintain public trust in the system. According to Ithuba CEO Charmaine […]
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has frozen the luxury home of Alfred Sigudhla, a key figure in the looting of South Africa’s lottery. The property, located in Centurion, Pretoria, was purchased using funds siphoned from lottery grants meant for community projects. How the Funds Were Diverted The SIU uncovered a network of non-profit companies (NPCs) […]
The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has introduced the 5/90 lottery game, a new initiative hailed by Deputy Director General for Lotto Games, Richlue Burphy, as a pivotal step in supporting the government’s rescue agenda. This lottery format aims to boost the local economy and generate revenue for national development, receiving enthusiastic support from various sectors […]
