SIU probe into the Lotteries Commission has led to no arrests, charges or assets seized as of yet
2 June 2021
Note to Editors: Please find attached a soundbite by Mat Cuthbert MP.
In response to parliamentary questions posed by the DA, President Cyril Ramaphosa, has informed us that the first phase of the Special Investigating Unit’s (SIU) probe into the corruption and maladministration at the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) will be completed by the 30th of June 2021.
In addition, he has stated that the 2nd phase of the probe will be completed by 31 December 2021.
The DA acknowledges that the scope of the investigation is wide and that the necessary due diligence is required to ensure successful prosecution against guilty parties.