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.
Former lottery official fails in court bid to unfreeze his pension fund
Judge says former NLC chief risk officer Marubini Ramatsekisa didn’t explain how he could live at an expensive golf estate while claiming to be unemployed
Law | 20 March 2025
Two more Lottery officials dismissed after appeals fail
Former acting chief operating officer and a Durban-based client liaison officer were summarily dismissed last year
News | 14 March 2025
Former Lottery exec fights back over R4.7-million farm
SIU says the farm was bought with stolen Lottery money
Law | 12 March 2025
Minister issues tender for 12-month temporary lottery licence
Critics say this favours Ithuba, the current operator
News | 6 March 2025
Lottery secretary resigns after pocketing R6-million while on suspension
Nompumelelo Nene, suspended two years ago, faced 145 disciplinary charges
News | 4 March 2025
Court blocks former Lottery official from receiving money after sale of his luxury home
The house and other properties he owns were paid for with lottery money
News | 28 February 2025
Lottery executive loses bid to delay disciplinary hearing
Judge says Gugulethu Yako’s appeal has no merit
Law | 27 February 2025
Decision on new Lottery operator postponed by a year. But Ithuba’s licence expires in May
No clarity on what happens to lotto ticket sales and NLC grants after expiry
News | 24 February 2025
SIU applies to extend lottery corruption probe
Department of Justice says a decision is “expected” by month-end
News | 18 February 2025