1 June 2007
I am pleased to say that the national Lotteries Board has now delivered to
me a report that contains its recommendation regarding the awarding of the
license to operate the National Lottery.
This means that the detailed investigative work that was being undertaken
into the shareholders of all the bidders pursuant to the court judgment has
been concluded. It marks a major milestone in completing the statutory process
for the awarding of a license to operate the National Lottery.
I will require time to carefully study the report and to apply my mind to
all the issues covered to enable me to take a decision. During this period, I
will also take legal advice and may need to have further communication with the
national Lotteries Board. I remain committed to making a decision within as
short a time as possible from this point onwards.
Issued by: Ministry of Trade and Industry
1 June 2007
Source: Department of Trade and Industry (http://www.dti.gov.za)
