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.
Ramaphosa extends SIU probe into Lottery
New investigation will have wider scope than previous one but still excludes some important allegations
News | 11 October 2025
Lottery Commission extends reparations to staff
A dozen people, including whistleblowers, have given evidence of harm suffered under the previous administration
News | 18 September 2025
Punitive cost order against dodgy Lottery official Nompumelelo Nene
Judge says she abused court processes, and her application had no merit
Law | 15 September 2025
Lottery corruption case reaches court after years of delays
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 seeks urgent court order to stop lottery licence handover
Ithuba claims the Minister ignored bidding rules and evaluation criteria in awarding fourth licence to Sizekhaya
Law | 4 September 2025
Lottery board chair Barney Pityana resigns
After helping to stabilise the corruption-hit organisation, he leaves with two years of his five-year term remaining
News | 23 August 2025
Former Lottery board member ordered to pay back R21-million in stolen grant funds
Money meant for good causes was used for personal gain
Law | 19 August 2025
Minister Tau breaks silence on lottery licence award
Court challenges by rejected bidders have compelled him to explain his decisions
Law | 12 August 2025
SIU investigation into lottery corruption hamstrung by red tape
Application made 15 months ago for permission to investigate dodgy procurement deals
News | 22 July 2025