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The organizers of the Hollywoodbets Durban July, one of Africa’s premier horse-racing events held at the Greyville Racecourse, will have an attendance of approximately 50,000 people. This year, the event will feature 29 Very Important People (VIP) marquees, each offering unique entertainment. Influencers, celebrities, and South Africa’s elite showcased their interpretations of this year’s theme: […]
LottoStar is thrilled to announce a monumental achievement in the online gaming community with an incredible R28 million win from a single spin on one of its popular slot games. This life-changing payout not only marks a historic moment for LottoStar but also highlights the incredible potential for players in South Africa. The identity of […]
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) is awaiting confirmation this week regarding its request for Minister Parks Tau to face scrutiny from Members of Parliament (MPs) concerning the appointments of prominent ANC figures to the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) board. Mzwandile Masina, Chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry, has responded in writing […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
InsaGames, a proudly South African-based iGaming start-up, today announces its official global launch, introducing a dynamic new offering to the international iGaming landscape. Specialising in the development and distribution of top-tier, data-efficient mobile gaming solutions, InsaGames is uniquely positioned to meet the specific needs of emerging markets — producing captivating content that creates real value […]
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) […]
