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- Ithuba, the National Lottery operator, is defending its draw process amid public distrust.
- The public is calling for the return of live television broadcasts to ensure transparency.
- Ithuba maintains that independent audits and certified equipment guarantee fair and random results.
South Africa’s National Lottery operator, Ithuba Holdings, is pushing back against public doubts regarding the integrity of its draws.
The operator has faced criticism over the lack of live television broadcasts for its draws, leading to calls for increased transparency.
Skepticism from the public has been growing, with many questioning the fairness of the lottery’s non-televised results.
Critics argue that restoring live broadcasts would help restore trust, particularly given historical controversies that have plagued the lottery in the past, including allegations of fraud.
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In its defence, Ithuba maintains that the draws are conducted with the utmost integrity. The operator highlighted that its processes are overseen by independent auditors and use certified machines and random number generators to ensure that every outcome is fair and completely random. Despite these reassurances, public pressure to reinstate televised draws continues to mount as a means to rebuild confidence in the system.
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