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A three-year investigation by the Special Investigating Unit has revealed collusion between Lottery officials, former board members, lawyers and non-profit organisations. The SIU informed Parliament this week that a 'criminal syndicate' was operating within the National Lotteries Commission , stealing money intended for charitable activities to purchase luxurious homes, farms, and cars.
Even though investigations into certain grants by the Hawks and SAPS began in 2020, no one has yet been charged. De Kock told MPs that while several of the cases under investigation were at a stage where the NPA could decide whether to prosecute, “the bulk” was still under investigation. Late last year, the SIU told GroundUp that the dodgy grants they were investigating exceeded R2 billion.
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