ITHUBA Confirms It Will Continue Operating the South African National Lottery Without Interruption Starting June 2025

If you’ve been wondering what’s going to happen with the South African National Lottery after May, here’s some good news.

ITHUBA, the current operator, has confirmed that the lottery will keep running smoothly without any interruptions starting June 1, 2025.

So, no worries about missing out on your favorite games or jackpots!

ITHUBA’s Commitment to Keeping the Lottery Going

In a statement released late Saturday, ITHUBA reassured everyone that they have reached an agreement with the government and the National Lotteries Commission to continue running the lottery.

As a 100% black-owned South African company, ITHUBA said it’s committed to managing the lottery with honesty and transparency, always putting South Africans first.

Players can expect all the usual games, draws, and prize payouts to go on as normal — nothing will change in how the lottery operates or how exciting the jackpots are.

More importantly, ITHUBA reminded everyone that their main goal remains raising funds for community projects through the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (NLDTF).

A Temporary Licence Keeps Things Moving

To prevent any interruptions, Trade, Industry, and Competition Minister Parks Tau has granted ITHUBA a 12-month temporary licence starting June 1.

This move is designed to avoid any pause in lottery operations while negotiations for the next long-term licence continue.

Minister Tau explained that even though a recent high court ruling said issuing this temporary licence was unconstitutional and seemed to favor ITHUBA, he is appealing that decision.

Another court judgment supports his authority to make this appointment when it serves the public’s best interest.

Why Continuity Matters for Charities and Communities

There were real worries that ticket sales might stop before the new operator, Sizekhaya, is ready to take over next year.

Such a pause would hurt charities and community programs funded by the National Lottery.

By keeping ITHUBA in charge for now, funds for these good causes won’t dry up, ensuring that vital support continues reaching those who need it most across South Africa.