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.
No progress from National Prosecuting Authority in at least another 18 cases with a further 21 under investigation by SAPS and the Hawks
News | 6 September 2025
Ithuba claims the Minister ignored bidding rules and evaluation criteria in awarding fourth licence to Sizekhaya
Law | 4 September 2025
After helping to stabilise the corruption-hit organisation, he leaves with two years of his five-year term remaining
News | 23 August 2025
Money meant for good causes was used for personal gain
Law | 19 August 2025
Court challenges by rejected bidders have compelled him to explain his decisions
Law | 12 August 2025
Application made 15 months ago for permission to investigate dodgy procurement deals
News | 22 July 2025
ASA says it was unaware of the payment
News | 18 July 2025
R18-million, awarded to the Make Me Movement, was stolen
By Raymond Joseph and Anton van Zyl
News | 15 July 2025
This is the second court case brought against Minister Parks Tau for awarding the licence to Sizekhaya Holdings
Law | 14 July 2025
NLC says applications backlog has been cleared and future applications will be assessed within 150 days
Brief | 7 July 2025
The money was approved swiftly using a new funding mechanism that replaced one that had been mired in corruption
Brief | 29 June 2025
Audit firms refused to get involved because of “reputational risk”
News | 26 June 2025
Since its inception, a private company has been responsible for operating the lottery and selling tickets. That is set to change in 2034
News | 20 June 2025
Losing bidder Lekalinga has launched a court application to probe Minister Parks Tau’s decision to award the fourth lottery licence to Sizekhaya Holdings
Law | 12 June 2025
Sanele Dlamini had been found guilty of gross misconduct by the NLC
Law | 12 June 2025
Non-profit organisation headed by Alfred Sigudhla received nearly R70-million from the Lottery
News | 5 June 2025