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.
Kwaito star fails to overturn preservation order on his guesthouse
Judge says there are “reasonable grounds” to believe the property Arthur Mafokate bought was from the proceeds of “unlawful activities”
Law | 31 January 2024
Lottery whistleblower is one of five South Africans to win international award
Mzukisi Makatse recognised by Blueprint for Free Speech
Brief | 5 December 2023
Third qualified audit in a row for National Lotteries Commission
But there is a silver lining as the findings mostly deal with legacy grants made under the watch of the previous board and management
News | 5 December 2023
Lottery to lay criminal complaints against former board members
Chairperson Barney Pityana says Auditor-General must be held accountable for giving the National Lotteries Commission clean audits
News | 23 November 2023
The NPA, the former Lottery boss and the Rolls Royce
Alfred Nevhutanda sold the car just three months after he bought it for R6.3-million
News | 21 November 2023
NPA under pressure to bring Lottery looters to court
R2-billion in grants under investigation, but only one looter in jail
News | 25 October 2023
The Lottery: A South African good news story
Will there also be a good news story about Metrorail?
GroundView | 19 October 2023
How the former Lottery board chair paid for his R6.3-million Rolls Royce
Court freezes Alfred Nevhutanda’s luxury car and property
News | 18 October 2023
Dodgy Lottery lawyer loses bid to appeal
Court upholds ruling that Lesley Ramulifho’s conduct be investigated
Law | 27 September 2023