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EPISODE · Jun 23, 2025 · 24 MIN

Mashatile, his sister-in-law and the R180bn Lotto deal

from The Lead · host News24

Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s sister-in-law has reason to celebrate. It has been revealed that Khumo Bogatsu’s company, Bellamont Gaming, is among the key shareholders of Sizekhaya Holdings, the company that has won one of the country’s most lucrative government tenders: the latest licence to operate the lottery. It is quite the politically-connected R180-billion jackpot if you ask us, but according to journalist Azarrah Karrim with the AmaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism, all involved deny that this is the case. Later in the show, host Graeme Raubenheimer asks what it will take for the Post Office to finally become profitable. Finally, debt-laden Capetonians can expect a rates bill relief soon if the city council gives the green light. You can now send a short voice note of 15 to 20 seconds with your questions or thoughts on this episode to our official The Lead WhatsApp line, that’s: +27 72 562 3179. Mail your comments to [email protected]. Editions drop Monday through Thursday at 19:00 on Spotify, Apple and YouTube. 

Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s sister-in-law has reason to celebrate. It has been revealed that Khumo Bogatsu’s company, Bellamont Gaming, is among the key shareholders of Sizekhaya Holdings, the company that has won one of the country’s most lucrative government tenders: the latest licence to operate the lottery. It is quite the politically-connected R180-billion jackpot if you ask us, but according to journalist Azarrah Karrim with the AmaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism, all involved deny that this is the case. Later in the show, host Graeme Raubenheimer asks what it will take for the Post Office to finally become profitable. Finally, debt-laden Capetonians can expect a rates bill relief soon if the city council gives the green light. You can now send a short voice note of 15 to 20 seconds with your questions or thoughts on this episode to our official The Lead WhatsApp line, that’s: +27 72 562 3179. Mail your comments to [email protected]. Editions drop Monday through Thursday at 19:00 on Spotify, Apple and YouTube.

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