What is slowly becoming a trend transpired once again when the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein dismissed with costs a petition application by the former national lottery operator on Thursday (03/03/3016). The former lottery operator, Gidani, has been in court several times in an effort to win back the lottery. Another pending matter is currently still before the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria.
The SCA ruled that there was “no other compelling reason why an appeal should be heard” for a petition and that there was “no reasonable prospect of success” on the matter.
This relates to a 2014 legal challenge by Gidani against Trade and Industry Minister, Rob Davis for having awarded the third national lottery license to Ithuba.
The outgoing operator is fighting tooth and nail to hold on to the lottery licence since it was awarded to Ithuba. They had launched an application for a petition in the SCA against the finding by North Gauteng High Court Judge Neil Tuchten that the minister was justified in selecting Ithuba as the preferred bidder.
After losing in the North Gauteng high court in November last year, Gidani approached the higher court for an appeal application.
The petition was lodged on the 27th of November 2015. Ithuba welcomes the latest court decision and remains focused on delivering a world class lottery service to South Africans.
