LOTTERIES SOUTH AFRICA Lottery scandal: R1m paid to influencer in South Africa 1 year ago Samuel Post Views: 348 Allegations against the influencer. An unnamed social media influencer in South Africa has been in the spotlight for allegedly receiving R4mn ($300,000) from the National Lotteries Commission. The influencer reportedly received R1mn of this amount without a signed agreement, the Daily Maverick reported. The R1-million is in addition to the R3-million she allegedly received and purchased a house in Bryanston with, which has since been put on auction to recover losses suffered by the National Lottery Commission. The R3-million was reportedly given to her for ‘funding intended for the rollout of a public campaign and culturally sensitive medical intervention projects to achieve traditional circumcision’, reports Drum Magazine. Controversy surrounding the National Lotteries Commission The report states that the “National Lotteries Commission ( NLC ) awarded a grant of more than R10-million to a non-profit entity to stage a South African Youth Awards ceremony“. The National Lotteries Commission has long been embroiled in controversy, often receiving criticism for lack of transparency and corruption. In August, the National Lotteries Commission was ordered by the Western Cape High Court to disclose how it had spent the proceeds of the lottery, Business Day reported. The influencer has not been named, but speculation is rife on social media. She did, however, take to Instagram and shared a ‘beautiful message’ with her followers, sparking more controversy, according to TimesLive. Many felt her message was insensitive in the light of the allegations against her. The allegations have undoubtedly raised questions about the use of lottery funds and the role of influencers in promoting campaigns, as well as highlighting the importance of transparency and accountability. Source: nnn.ng About Post Author Samuel I am a journalist specializing in gambling in Africa and around the world. I am particularly interested in stories about games and casinos. See author's posts SamuelI am a journalist specializing in gambling in Africa and around the world. I am particularly interested in stories about games and casinos. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Tags: allegation, Lottery, South Africa Continue Reading Previous Sun International on a roll as gamblers spend big after pandemicNext Sun International bets big on gambling growth More Stories ONLINE SOUTH AFRICA SOFTSWISS unveils South African iGaming market overview 23 hours ago Samuel LOTTERIES NIGERIA Nationwide league signs N964m sponsorship deal, unveils technical partners 23 hours ago Szarlot LOTTERIES Sammi Awuku elected Vice President of African Lotteries Association 4 days ago Szarlot ONLINE SOUTH AFRICA WA.Technology Unveils Next-Gen iGaming Solutions at BiG Africa Summit 2024 5 days ago Szarlot EXPERTS SOUTH AFRICA SiGMA Africa 2024: Reshaping South Africa’s igaming landscape 7 days ago Samuel EXPERTS SOUTH AFRICA SiGMA Africa 2024: Explore SiGMA’s Cape Town summit 1 week ago Iwo Bulski EXPERTS SOUTH AFRICA EGT Digital to showcase slots, instant games and betting platform in SIGMA Africa 1 week ago Iwo Bulski EXPERTS SOUTH AFRICA SiGMA Africa’s second edition set to take place in Cape Town in March 2 weeks ago Iwo Bulski GHANA LOTTERIES Help us fight illegal gambling – Sammi Awuku to European Lotteries 2 weeks ago Szarlot BETTING SOUTH AFRICA Navigating the vibrant world of online sports betting in Africa 3 weeks ago Szarlot ONLINE SOUTH AFRICA Exploring the surge in SA’s online betting market 3 weeks ago Samuel ONLINE SOUTH AFRICA Is it time for South Africa to properly regulate online casinos? 3 weeks ago Samuel Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.