The minister responsible for the National Lottery has awarded an “emergency” 12-month temporary licence to Ithuba Holdings, the company that has operated the National Lottery for the past 10 years. The awarding of the temporary licence was made just hours before Ithuba’s contract ended on 31 May 2025.  According to the Lotteries Act, an operator’s licence is valid for eight years but may be extended once for a maximum of two years. Ithuba’s original licence, issued in 2015, was extended for two years in 2023 and ended on 31 May 2025. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with National Lotteries Commission Chairperson, Prof. Barney Pityana.

<p>The minister responsible for the National Lottery has awarded an &ldquo;emergency&rdquo; 12-month temporary licence to Ithuba Holdings, the company that has operated the National Lottery for the past 10 years. The awarding of the temporary licence was made just hours before Ithuba&rsquo;s contract ended on 31 May 2025.&nbsp;&nbsp;According to the Lotteries Act, an operator&rsquo;s licence is valid for eight years but may be extended once for a maximum of two years. Ithuba&rsquo;s original licence, issued in 2015, was extended for two years in 2023 and ended on 31 May 2025. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with National Lotteries Commission Chairperson, Prof. Barney Pityana.</p>

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<p>POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show that delves deeper into the news of the day, along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day&rsquo;s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. The host also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.</p>