Question NW89 to the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition
07 August 2024 - NW89
Van Rooyen, Mr DD to ask the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition
(1) What total number of members of Distributing Agencies have been appointed on a full‑time basis at the National Lottery Commission in terms of the Lotteries Act, Act 57 of 1997, since April 2022 and (b) on what date was each member appointed; (2) whether he has found that his predecessor discharged his executive obligation in accordance with the Lotteries Act, Act 57 of 1997, regarding the appointment of members of the Distributing Agencies; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW93E
Reply:
(1) (a) Eight (8) members were appointed since April 2022.
(b) Two (2) appointed on 01 June 2022, one (1) appointed on 01 September 2022,
three (3) appointed on 01 December 2022, one (1) appointed on 01 June 2024, and one (1) appointed on 01 July 2024.
(2) Executive obligations regarding the appointment of Distributing Agency members are discharged in accordance with the Lotteries Act of 1997. I am informed by the department that the delays in the appointment of the Distributing Agency members were as a result of having to make sure that the candidates appointed are not tainted in any way and will stand the test of public scrutiny.
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