By Akani Nkuna
Despite objections, Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has awarded fourth National Lottery and Sports Pool Licence to Sizekhaya Holdings (RF) (PTY) Ltd.
This follows the successful completion of negotiations with the preferred bidder, as confirmed by the National Lotteries Commission.
“As I indicated previously, I intended to announce the successful bidder on 28 May 2025 provided that the licence agreement negotiations with the preferred bidder were successfully concluded,” Tau said in a statement on Wednesday.
He expressed disappointment that the matter has already led to litigation and a ruling by the High Court over a one-year temporary licence. The minister said he was currently seeking legal advice with the intention of appealing the court’s findings and orders.
“With due respect to the honourable High Court, my announcement is the result of my undertaking made to the bidders and the court before the hearing of the
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