NEWS ANALYSIS: Cloud of reluctance hangs over MPs’ push to probe lotteries graft claims
20 July 2020 - 05:05
MPs want to establish the extent of the reported rot at the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) after many corruption allegations were levelled against the organisation, but there are questions about the ANC’s stance on the matter.
The commission is tasked with regulating lotteries and the distribution of funds to good causes. It generates its funding and operational budget from the proceeds of the national lottery, which amounts to about R1.5bn-R2bn annually. Proactive funding represents about 10% of total annual funding by the commission...
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