Countries

Lottery bidder’s connections to Paul Mashatile being probed, says Minister Tau

Ithuba Lottery, an unsuccessful bidder for the fourth lottery licence, has taken Minister Parks Tau to court. Archive photo:... Read more

16 Oct, 2025

Business

Tau optimistic as US trade talks heat up: Land reform not the main issue

Cape Town – Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has expressed cautious optimism over ongoing trade talks with... Read more

23 Sep, 2025

Countries

Parks Tau withdraws student debt plan after 200,000 say ‘no’

Cape Town – The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, has withdrawn the draft regulations published in... Read more

13 Sep, 2025

Business

Calls for Parks Tau to ban coal exports to Israel

Protesters gathered outside the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition’s offices in Cape Town on Thursday. Photos: Matthew Hirsch... Read more

22 Aug, 2025

Business

Minister Tau breaks silence on lottery licence award

Minister of Trade and Industry Parks Tau has disclosed reasons for awarding the fourth lottery licence to Sizekhaya Holdings.... Read more

12 Aug, 2025

Business

WATCH | Parks Tau announces fresh bid to bust US 30% tariff

Cape Town – Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau says the government is strengthening trade and investment partnerships... Read more

12 Aug, 2025

Countries

Ithuba challenges Lottery licence award

Ithuba Lottery has challenged the lottery licence award to Sizekhaya, raising concerns over alleged political links. Illustration: Lisa Nelson... Read more

14 Jul, 2025

Countries

WATCH | ‘Where must my family do business – Zimbabwe?,’ asks Mashatile

Cape Town – Deputy President Paul Mashatile has denied any political interference in awarding South Africa’s lucrative national lottery... Read more

25 Jun, 2025

Countries

Troubling questions as minister gives Ithuba another year to run lottery

Minister of Trade and Industry Parks Tau has granted Ithuba Holdings a 12-month temporary licence to run the SA... Read more

3 Jun, 2025

Countries

SA pushes to keep AGOA alive in US trade talks

Cape Town – South Africa has proposed to the United States the continuation of the African Growth and Opportunity... Read more

22 May, 2025