Sizekhaya Holdings says it will continue operating South Africa’s National Lottery after a High Court judgment set aside the award of the fourth National Lottery licence. The court found procedural unfairness in the decision-making process followed by Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau.
Continuity during reconsideration
Sizekhaya, which assumed responsibility for the National Lottery on 1 June 2026, remains the operator while the minister reconsiders the licence award. The court suspended its order for one year, divided into two six-month periods, to give the minister time to revisit the decision. The company says ticket sales, scheduled draws and prize payments will continue.
Commercial significance
The ruling affects the process for awarding the next licence but does not immediately interrupt lottery operations. Suppliers, retailers and commercial partners should distinguish the setting-aside of the award from an immediate change of operator. The next material development will be the minister’s reconsideration and any subsequent legal or administrative decision.