Tau defends secrecy in R100bn lotto tender award delay
Minister tells court he is afraid to contaminate the bidding process.
05 May 2025 - 20:37
Trade, industry & competition minister Parks Tau on Monday refused to divulge to the court reasons why he stopped the announcement of the multibillion-rand national lottery licence winner.
Doing so would taint the bidding process, the minister said through his lawyer, Adv Pat Ellis...
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