The digital news outlet Ground Up is reporting that the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) and trade and industry minister Ebrahim Patel, are concerned that no one involved in the fraud and corruption, has yet been formally charged and prosecuted. The trade and industry minister Ebrahim Patel, MPs and the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) chairperson Prof Barney Pityana have all expressed concern over a lack of prosecutions of lottery looters. The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has so far uncovered about R1.4-billion in looting at the NLC. To discuss this matter further we're now joined on the line by the National Lotteries Commission board chairperson, Prof Barney Pityana and SIU spokesperson, Kaizer Kganyago

The digital news outlet Ground Up is reporting that the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) and trade and industry minister Ebrahim Patel, are concerned that no one involved in the fraud and corruption, has yet been formally charged and prosecuted. The trade and industry minister Ebrahim Patel, MPs and the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) chairperson Prof Barney Pityana have all expressed concern over a lack of prosecutions of lottery looters. The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has so far uncovered about R1.4-billion in looting at the NLC. To discuss this matter further we're now joined on the line by the National Lotteries Commission board chairperson, Prof Barney Pityana and SIU spokesperson, Kaizer Kganyago

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Radio Drama is the theatre of the mind, a journey full of trials and tribulations, a rollercoaster ride of emotions that life throws at us. These stories are a true reflection of our diverse country. We are introduced to the lives of diverse communities as they live their lives and push through challenges. The characters’ lives are full of life with a combination of love and genuine warmth as well as hatred, envy, and contempt for one another.

These stories are gracefully acted by professionals in the field and are written by different writers. Radio Drama series explores the lives, loves, and emotions of the community of different people from all walks of life as they define themselves and find their place in the changing South Africa. All the drama series have fictional towns and places exploring different economic, religious, and cultural differences faced by the community of that place. The drama could be positioned in a township, a suburb, or a village to explore and speak on challenges ordinary citizens go through. At the end of it all, they triumph, and these stories aim to inform, educate, and entertain the public.

Radio Drama is the theatre of the mind, a journey full of trials and tribulations, a rollercoaster ride of emotions that life throws at us. These stories are a true reflection of our diverse country. We are introduced to the lives of diverse communities as they live their lives and push through challenges. The characters’ lives are full of life with a combination of love and genuine warmth as well as hatred, envy, and contempt for one another.
These stories are gracefully acted by professionals in the field and are written by different writers. Radio Drama series explores the lives, loves, and emotions of the community of different people from all walks of life as they define themselves and find their place in the changing South Africa. All the drama series have fictional towns and places exploring different economic, religious, and cultural differences faced by the community of that place. The drama could be positioned in a township, a suburb, or a village to explore and speak on challenges ordinary citizens go through. At the end of it all, they triumph, and these stories aim to inform, educate, and entertain the public.

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News and Current Affairs Show hosted by award-winning presenter Sakina Kamwendo, on weekdays from noon to 1pm on SAfm 104-107fm. 

News and Current Affairs Show hosted by award-winning presenter Sakina Kamwendo, on weekdays from noon to 1pm on SAfm 104-107fm.

National Lotteries Commission,  Trade and Industry Minister concerned that none of those implicated in Lotteries fraud and corruption

This Friday, SAfm’s radio anchor Sakina Kamwendo once again spoke to Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News & Mining Weekly, delving deeper into the world of mining and engineering.

This Friday, SAfm&rsquo;s radio anchor Sakina Kamwendo once again spoke to Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News &amp; Mining Weekly, delving deeper into the world of mining and engineering.

Weekly Coalface feature with Martin Creamer.

KwaZulu-Natal police say looting in Estcourt has been contained, with calm now restored and no injuries reported. Six shops owned by foreign nationals were targeted as groups moved through parts of the town earlier in the day, forcing some traders to shut down and others to lock up for safety. Authorities say investigations are underway, with increased police visibility. Sakina Kamwendo spoke earlier to SABC reporter Mlondi Radebe

KwaZulu-Natal police say looting in Estcourt has been contained, with calm now restored and no injuries reported. Six shops owned by foreign nationals were targeted as groups moved through parts of the town earlier in the day, forcing some traders to shut down and others to lock up for safety. Authorities say investigations are underway, with increased police visibility. Sakina Kamwendo spoke earlier to SABC reporter Mlondi Radebe

Escourt shop owners fear after looting waves grip town

The Department of Small Business Development and Trade, Industry and Competition will today outline the implementation of the R500 million Spaza Support Fund. Recently, the fund has faced calls for transparency from civil society groups like the Township Economic Commission of South Africa (TECSA). They are demanding accountability regarding application processing speeds and exact disbursement figures. The fund was launched in April 2025 by the Ministers of Small Business Development (DSBD) and Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), to support South African owned community convenience shops, including spaza shops, to increase their participation in the township and rural areas' retail trade sector. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to founder and president of Township Economic Commission SA (TECSA) and Executive Director of SA Spaza, Bheki Twala....

The Department of Small Business Development and Trade, Industry and Competition will today outline the implementation of the R500 million Spaza Support Fund. Recently, the fund has faced calls for transparency from civil society groups like the Township Economic Commission of South Africa (TECSA). They are demanding accountability regarding application processing speeds and exact disbursement figures. The fund was launched in April 2025 by the Ministers of Small Business Development (DSBD) and Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), to support South African owned community convenience shops, including spaza shops, to increase their participation in the township and rural areas' retail trade sector. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to founder and president of Township Economic Commission SA (TECSA) and Executive Director of SA Spaza, Bheki Twala....

National Lotteries Commission, Trade and Industry Minister concerned that none of those implicated in Lotteries fraud and corruption

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