National Lotto: BOSA submits PAIA application to obtain identities of those tasked with awarding R180 billion tender
8 October 2024
Build One South Africa (BOSA) has today submitted an application in terms of the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) to obtain the identities of all persons appointed to adjudicate and award the R180 billion tender to operate the national lottery. This includes all consultants and experts advising the bid evaluation committee.
As a member of Parliament’s Trade, Industry & Competition Portfolio Committee, it has become apparent to me that the matter of the multi-billion-rand tender to operate the country’s national lottery is quickly becoming cause for concern.
There are a number of alleged conflicts of interest in the tender process. The first is Ms Lael Bethlehem, a former employee of a shortlisted bidding firm, Hosken Consolidated Investment (HCI), who is said to be involved in the bid evaluation process. The second is Ms Anne-Marie Pooley, who is a former employee of Vukani Gaming, a subsidiary of HCI. Pooley is on the bid adjudication committee.
In addition to these, there are claims that former Minister of Trade, Industry & Competition, Ebrahim Patel is linked to HCI.
Source: https://www.politicsweb.co.za/politics/national-lotto-bosa-submits-paia-application
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