Claims of Political Links to Paul Mashatile Denied
Winning lottery licence bidder Sizekhaya has dismissed suggestions of political connections with Deputy President Paul Mashatile as "gossip and conspiracy theories".
Losing bidder Ithuba Lottery is attempting to create "an atmosphere of wrongdoing", according to Sizekhaya, by referencing media reports of alleged political links.
Suggestions that Deputy President Paul Mashatile has "political connections" with lottery licence winning bidder Sizekhaya are just "gossip and conspiracy theories"
Sizekhaya's attorney, Rishaban Moodley, stated in an affidavit that Ithuba Lottery is aware that the reports do not establish any breach of the Lotteries Act or the licence Request for Proposals requirements.
Sizekhaya is opposing Ithuba Lottery's bid to interdict the implementation of the licence, pending a judicial review of Minister of Trade and Industry Park Tau's decision.
Author's summary: Sizekhaya denies political links to Paul Mashatile.