Investigation into Lottery Bidder's Connections
Minister of Trade and Industry Parks Tau has instructed the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) to probe "fresh allegations" of political connections linked to Sizekhaya Holdings, the winner of the fourth lottery licence.
Ithuba Lottery, an unsuccessful bidder, has taken Minister Tau to court. The company claims that Sizekhaya consortium has links to Paul Mashatile.
According to Minister Tau, the investigation is "not an admission of a flawed process", but rather a demonstration of his commitment to the ongoing integrity of the licence.
Tau announced in May that the Sizekhaya consortium was the winning bidder to operate the national lotteries for the next eight years.
- Sizekhaya consortium was awarded the fourth lottery licence.
- Ithuba Lottery has taken Minister Tau to court.
- Minister Tau has instructed the NLC to investigate allegations of political connections.
Author's summary: Minister probes lottery bidder's ties.