Here’s your daily news update for Wednesday, 28 May 2025: An easy-to-read selection of our top stories.
News today includes the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) have announced the appointment of a new lottery operator.
Meanwhile, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Road Accident Fund (RAF), Collins Letsoalo, has been placed on special leave with full pay.
Furthermore, the Hawks confirmed this afternoon that they are investigating Peet and Melany Viljoen for fraud after a judge ordered in April that a copy of his order be forwarded to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for investigation and possible prosecution for not complying with the Companies Act.
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Big change to Lotto operations: Will tickets be on sale next week?
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) have announced the appointment of a new lottery operator.
Minister Parks Tau confirmed that he had received a report from the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) confirming an agreement with their preferred bidder.
The report on the concluded negotiations was received on Monday, but lottery players are still in the dark as to whether they can panda, pusha, playa next week.
CONTINUE READING: Big change to Lotto operations: Will tickets be on sale next week?
Six year old’s family attempts to withdraw sexual assault case against Limpopo radio DJ
The family of a six-year-old girl in Limpopo is attempting to withdraw a sexual assault case against a Limpopo radio DJ despite legal procedures preventing such action.
A 34-year-old radio personality from Vhembe District was arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a minor who is also a relative.
The DJ, who works at a radio station based in Thohoyandou, appeared before the Waterval Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday for a bail application, where family members made their withdrawal request known to authorities.
CONTINUE READING: Six year old’s family attempts to withdraw sexual assault case against Limpopo radio DJ
RAF CEO placed on special leave with full pay, as MPs grill fund
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Road Accident Fund (RAF), Collins Letsoalo, has been placed on special leave with full pay.
This was confirmed during a Standing Committee on Public Accounts meeting in parliament on Wednesday. According to RAF board member Lekau Nyama, this is due to precautionary measures.
He has been implicated in alleged financial mismanagement and corruption.
CONTINUE READING: RAF CEO placed on special leave with full pay, as MPs grill fund
The conviction of Joshlin Smith’s mother, Racquel “Kelly” Smith, along with her co-accused, Jacquen “Boeta” Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn, may never fill the void left by the disappearance of the little girl, as they continue to seek answers from her mother.
The three returned to the Western Cape High Court in Saldanha on Wednesday, where victim impact statements were read out.
On 2 May, Judge Nathan Erasmus found the three guilty of kidnapping and human trafficking.
CONTINUE READING: ‘I looked for Joshlin when I was mourning my own daughter,’ community member tells court
Hawks investigating Peet and Melany Viljoen for fraud with Tammy Taylor franchises
The Hawks confirmed this afternoon that they are investigating Peet and Melany Viljoen for fraud after a judge ordered in April that a copy of his order be forwarded to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for investigation and possible prosecution for not complying with the Companies Act.
Brigadier Thandi Mbambo, spokesperson for the Hawks, confirmed that the Hawks are investigating the matter after a case was opened at the Sandton police station.
Judge Joseph Raulinga made the order after a prospective Tammy Taylor franchisee, Lebohang Hlathuka, sued Tammy Taylor Global Franchising as well as both the Real Housewives of Pretoria star and her husband to get back the R600 000 she paid for a Tammy Taylor franchise.
CONTINUE READING: Hawks investigating Peet and Melany Viljoen for fraud with Tammy Taylor franchises
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