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.
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
Mystery of R3-million in Lottery funds paid to Athletics South Africa
ASA says it was unaware of the payment
News | 18 July 2025
How Lottery looters hijacked a GBV organisation
R18-million, awarded to the Make Me Movement, was stolen
By Raymond Joseph and Anton van Zyl
News | 15 July 2025