Lotto Award to Sizekhaya Gets Messier as Bid Evaluation Panel Chair’s Integrity Questioned

Lotto award to Sizekhaya gets messier as bid evaluation panel chair’s integrity questioned

Andrew Mashifane, an accountant, admitted guilt in 2023 to misconduct charges after an Irba probe into his conduct

Paul Mashatile’s sister-in-law linked to R180bn lottery tender, sparking patronage fears

Revelations linking Paul Mashatile’s family to a R180bn lottery tender reignite fears of political patronage and procurement manipulation.

Minister Tau Fails To Explain Lotto Links To Deputy President Mashatile’s Family - The Bulrushes

Johannesburg – The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it is appalled by Trade, Industry, and Competition Minister Parks Tau’s failure to provide clear answers in Parliament regarding alleged conflicts of interest in the appointment of the new National Lottery operator, Sizekhaya Holdings. Commenting on the matter on Tuesday, 24 June 2025, Toby Chance MP, DA Spokesperson on Trade, Industry, and Competition, stated: “Minister Tau’s lack of awareness re…

Mashatile shrugs off 'link' to lotto operator deal

Deputy president Paul Mashatile has admitted that Durban businessman Moses Tembe – who is part of a consortium that was awarded the lucrative lotto licence contract – is his friend, but said he did not know Tembe was doing business with his sister-in-law.