The investigation into the National Lotteries Commission has revealed extensive corruption involving over R2 billion, implicating high-profile individuals and former executives. Makhudu Sefara stepped aside from his roles as editor of the Sunday Times and chair of SANEF amid these allegations.
The South African Police Service and the Hawks are set to present findings to Parliament on the corruption allegations. The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is currently investigating around 700 matters linked to the National Lotteries Commission, all involving more than R2 billion in grants.
Former NLC board chairperson Alfred Nevhutanda is notably linked to the purchase of a R27 million mansion using lottery funds. This scandal has raised significant concerns about the management of public funds within the commission.
Key statistics:
- The Daily Lotto draw on May 3, 2026, produced winning numbers: 16, 17, 26, 27, and 34.
- A single Daily Lotto entry costs R3.50 per board.
- The odds of winning the Daily Lotto jackpot are 1 in 376,992.
- Players have 365 days from the draw date to claim their Daily Lotto prizes.
Toby Chance commented on the situation, stating, “The issue here is not the amount of money, which is relatively small compared to some of the other corrupt grants.” The ongoing investigation continues to attract public attention as more details emerge.
