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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) […]
The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) has failed in its bid to extend the temporary lottery license beyond five months, raising concerns that ticket sales may stop before Sunday, 1 June. License Expiry and Legal Challenges The current lottery operator, Ithuba Holdings, will see its license expire on Saturday, 31 May. Initially, its sister company, Ithuba […]
Moses Tembe, the chairman of Sizekhaya Holdings, has expressed the company’s gratitude for being awarded the fourth lottery licence by the National Lottery “We welcome that the honourable Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau appreciated the power of our vision. When the National Lottery was first mooted after the ushering in of our democracy, the […]
Canal+ (CAN.L) to acquire MultiChoice Group (MCGJ.J), marking a major step in the French media giant’s African expansion. If fully approved, the deal will strengthen Canal+’s presence in English-speaking African markets. Canal+ MultiChoice Offer Canal+, which spun off from Vivendi (VIV.PA) in December, made a firm offer of 125 rand per MultiChoice share, valuing the […]
Sports betting in South Africa is no longer just about placing wagers—it has become a powerhouse of marketing, visibility, and strategic presence. The numbers tell the story. Massive Advertising Spend In the 12 months leading to March 2025, gambling and sports betting brands in South Africa spent a staggering R2.6 billion on advertising—surpassing investments by […]
