The NLC is the sole regulator for Lotteries and Sports Pools in South Africa. The NLC is also the largest grant maker reaching up to 3 418 beneficiaries countrywide during the period under review.

Constitutional mandate

The NLC has the sole mandate to regulate and prohibit lotteries and sports pools and to provide for matters connected therewith.

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• To ensure that the National Lottery and Sports Pools are conducted with all due propriety and strictly in accordance with the Constitution, this Act, all other applicable law and the licence for the National Lottery, together with any agreement pertaining to that licence and that the interests of every participant in the National Lottery are adequately protected.
  
  

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• Conduct research on worthy good causes that may be funded without lodging an application prescribed in terms of the Lotteries Act, upon request by the Minister, Board or on its own initiative in consultation with the Board.
  
  

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• Invite applications for grants from worthy good causes in the prescribed manner.
  
  

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• Promote public knowledge and awareness by developing and implementing educational and informational measures to educate the public about the lotteries and provisions of the Lotteries Act, as amended, and educating the public by explaining the process, requirements and qualifications relating to the application for grants in terms of this Act.
  
  

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• Manage staff and its financial, administrative and clerical functions and exercise any other function as delegated or directed by the Minister or the Board.
  
  

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Core values We are committed to achieving sustainable growth through the practice of good corporate governance, the provision of excellent service and sound regulatory practice. In fulfilling the Mission and Delivery of our Mandate we practice: Integrity To be honest, open, accessible and fair in all our dealings, decisions and actions. Performance excellence To take ownership of our responsibilities and to work effectively, efficiently and with professionalism, ensuring a positive sustainable impact on the communities we serve. Service excellence To provide a level of service which is of a high quality, target based and meets the expectations of all stakeholders. Social consciousness To be sensitive to the needs of the community in order to initiate social upliftment.