National Lottery licence set for court battle
Bidders argue that minister Park Tau’s decision to issue temporary licence favours the incumbent, Ithuba Holdings
20 April 2025 - 09:25
Trade, industry & competition minister Parks Tau’s refusal to consent to a proposed draft court order to speed up the awarding of the fourth national lottery licence has set the scene for a legal showdown between him and one of the bidders in the first week of May.
Tau angered bidders for the lucrative R180bn licence when he put on hold a decision to award a permanent licence, opting instead to issue a request for proposal (RFP) for a temporary 12-month licence — a move perceived by some as favouring the incumbent, Ithuba Holdings...
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