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.
This investigation follows the announcement of the successful award and is not an admission of a flawed process, but rather a demonstration of Minister Tau's commitment to the ongoing integrity of the licence.
- Sizekhaya consortium was announced as the winning bidder in May to operate the national lotteries for the next eight years.
- Ithuba Lottery, an unsuccessful bidder, has taken Minister Parks Tau to court.
Minister Tau says the investigation is a demonstration of his commitment to the ongoing integrity of the licence.
Author's summary: Minister probes lottery bidder's ties.