Hijacked organisation gets millions in Lottery grants: Police demand proof before accepting criminal complaint Source: GroundUp News. Community Chest houses homeless group in its office for winter: City of Cape Town says Culemborg shelter will be completed by end of June Source: GroundUp News. “Every day there are electricity issues,” says Pietermaritzburg resident: Electricity was restored in Ngubeni on Saturday after two days of protests Source: GroundUp News. Nurses picket over … [Read more...] about Hijacked organisation gets millions in Lottery grants – News from GroundUp
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Covid-19: Minister puts a stop to lottery ticket sales – News from GroundUp
Covid-19: Minister puts a stop to lottery ticket sales: Unclear why National Lotteries Commission was selling a non-essential good during lockdown Source: GroundUp News. Covid-19 and the perils of over-incarceration: Inspecting judge calls for prisoner releases Source: GroundUp News. Covid-19 lockdown bridges social divide for Durban’s homeless: Raymond Perrier of the Denis Hurley Centre says it took three days to achieve what NGOs had been trying to do for three years Source: GroundUp … [Read more...] about Covid-19: Minister puts a stop to lottery ticket sales – News from GroundUp
Zibsifusion: a case study of Lottery corruption – News from GroundUp
Zibsifusion: a case study of Lottery corruption: Toilets were promised to schools with pit latrines, but never delivered Source: GroundUp News. Health Department accused of failing to pay security guards at Motherwell clinics: Security guards were only paid 50% of their salaries in February Source: GroundUp News. Official report into Bloemfontein prison reveals mistreatment of inmates: Report released after a long legal battle Source: GroundUp News. Staff down tools at Uitenhage … [Read more...] about Zibsifusion: a case study of Lottery corruption – News from GroundUp
The Lottery and the missing minstrel museum – News from GroundUp
The Lottery and the missing minstrel museum: Six years ago the Lottery gave R13 million for a museum which still does not exist Source: GroundUp News. Parow residents burn down suspected drug houses: This followed the accused appearing in the Tazne Van Wyk murder and kidnapping trial Source: GroundUp News. Violent protests in PE over failure to relocate shack dwellers: “The residents have been flooded with empty promises by human settlements officials” says ward councillor Source: … [Read more...] about The Lottery and the missing minstrel museum – News from GroundUp
Lottery paid millions of rands to COO’s wife’s company – News from GroundUp
Lottery paid millions of rands to COO’s wife’s company: Companies linked to Phillemon Letwaba’s friends and family have received huge amounts of Lottery money Source: GroundUp News. I wish elections were held every month, says Motherwell voter: Rubbish dumps suddenly being cleared Source: GroundUp News. He studied for matric in a one-room shack shared with four others - and got 7 distinctions: Siyamthanda Mtyeku sometimes only had one meal a day Source: GroundUp News. City of Cape … [Read more...] about Lottery paid millions of rands to COO’s wife’s company – News from GroundUp
Money from Lottery goes to cousin of National Lotteries Commission boss – News from GroundUp
Money from Lottery goes to cousin of National Lotteries Commission boss: Only a fraction of the R11 million grant appears to have gone to its intended purpose Source: GroundUp News. Families queue to get electricity reconnected: Relatives of deceased account holders must re-apply for benefits, says Nelson Mandela Bay municipality Source: GroundUp News. Parents of child who died on Makana playground want compensation from municipality: “We have been complaining for years about the dangers … [Read more...] about Money from Lottery goes to cousin of National Lotteries Commission boss – News from GroundUp
Mystery Limpopo outfit gets multi-million rand Lottery contract for old age home in Mpumalanga – News from GroundUp
Mystery Limpopo outfit gets multi-million rand Lottery contract for old age home in Mpumalanga: Facility, which is unfinished after two years, is in Lottery COO’s village Source: GroundUp News. Nelson Mandela Bay admits to “serious infrastructure problems”: Communities have been complaining of recurring blockages and overflowing sewage Source: GroundUp News. Government must do more than talk about the water crisis: The solution for the Sekhukhune District Municipality’s waterless … [Read more...] about Mystery Limpopo outfit gets multi-million rand Lottery contract for old age home in Mpumalanga – News from GroundUp
The Lottery and the mystery multi-million rand boxing arena – News from GroundUp
The Lottery and the mystery multi-million rand boxing arena: A Gauteng company with no track record in construction was contracted to build a facility in the small Eastern Cape town of Storms River Source: GroundUp News. Mbalula under fire following train arson: Eighteen coaches “gutted” at Cape Town station at a cost of over R60 million Source: GroundUp News. Phyllis Jowell Jewish Day School promises some affordable housing on Tafelberg site: But social housing won’t work, says school’s … [Read more...] about The Lottery and the mystery multi-million rand boxing arena – News from GroundUp
Patel’s spokesman dodges questions on Lottery – News from GroundUp
Patel’s spokesman dodges questions on Lottery: GroundUp told to rather focus on investment conference Source: GroundUp News. Open manhole is an accident waiting to happen: A drain in Uitenhage has stood uncovered for two months, say residents Source: GroundUp News. Makhanda High Court orders MEC to improve sanitation in school: Judgment follows six years of petitioning Department of Education for new toilets Source: GroundUp News. Community volunteers try to keep Gugulethu safe: Some … [Read more...] about Patel’s spokesman dodges questions on Lottery – News from GroundUp
Lottery hides its beneficiaries following corruption exposés – News from GroundUp
Lottery hides its beneficiaries following corruption exposés: Minister Ebrahim Patel still failing to answer questions Source: GroundUp News. Eastern Cape villagers voted hoping to get electricity: “They make all sort of promises during elections and once elections are over you won’t see them” Source: GroundUp News. Court hears of alleged assault and torture of prisoners: Doctor testifies that injuries were severe Source: GroundUp News. People with albinism march for skin cancer … [Read more...] about Lottery hides its beneficiaries following corruption exposés – News from GroundUp
Regulations for Lottery Funding to help all NGOs
Regulations for Lottery Funding to help all NGOs: Each year the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) receives over 14 000 applications for funding. The Rand value of the requests exceeds R70 billion from a budget of R1.6 billion, showing that the need of the NGO sector far exceeds what the NLC has to make its contribution to changing lives. In order to address this, the South African Government approved the amendment of the Lotteries Act and promulgated new regulations in 2013 and 2015. … [Read more...] about Regulations for Lottery Funding to help all NGOs
What you SHOULD do if you win the Lottery
After receiving a financial windfall, such as an inheritance or lottery winnings, it's important to stop and think about what you want to do with your money. "Unexpectedly receiving large amounts of money can potentially change the course of your life, only if the money is used wisely. It's important to understand that managing a large amount of money is not easy and the first instinct for most people is to spend, especially on big ticket items such as cars, holidays or expensive jewellery. … [Read more...] about What you SHOULD do if you win the Lottery
Lotteries boost for Eastern Cape’s early childhood education
Funding by the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) will finance the building or upgrade of 21 early childhood education facilities across the Eastern Cape. Grants of up to R3,5 million will be used to construct nine "bricks and mortar" buildings which can accommodate up to 120 children and 12 containerised schools, according to NLC Commissioner Charlotte Mampane. The NLC was previously known as the National Lotteries Board (NLB). Containers are used where there is insufficient land for … [Read more...] about Lotteries boost for Eastern Cape’s early childhood education
