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South Africa extends national lottery bid period to May 2026

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South Africa’s trade, industry and competition minister Parks Tau extended the national lottery bid validity period to 31 May 2026, delaying the decision on a new operator by a further 12 months. Ithuba’s current licence expires on 31 May 2025, and the ministry has not confirmed whether it will be renewed or what will happen to ticket sales and grants after expiry.

The unresolved licence transition leaves operators and grant recipients without confirmed arrangements beyond Ithuba’s current term.

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