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
24 June 2025 - 05:00
The multibillion-rand contract to operate the national lottery awarded to politically connected Sizekhaya is getting murkier, presenting a potential legal headache for the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) and trade, industry & competition minister Parks Tau.
This is as more evidence of potential conflict of interest came to light, with several members of the R90bn tender’s bid adjudication committee having links to Sizekhaya and or its part-owner the JSE-listed Goldrush...
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