Gold Rush Consortium picked as preferred lottery bidder

A consortium led by KwaZulu-Natal businesspeople Moses Tembe and Sandile Zungu has emerged as the preferred bidder to win the lucrative eight-year license to operate SA’s national lottery. Business Day understands that trade, industry & competition minister Parks Tau has opened negotiations with the Gold Rush Consortium after a protracted bidding battle, marred by the participation of politically exposed people. Some political parties, like the EFF and Bosa, have raised alarm over alleged irregularities in lottery licence awarding process. Do you think there is something untoward with Gold Rush Consortium being preferred bidders for Lottery Operator because of the abovementioned objections?