NLC holds lottery awareness workshops in KwaZulu-Natal and Free State
Community organisations at the sessions received guidance on the NLC’s mandate, the structure of the funding system and the process for applying for grants.
South Africa.- The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) has conducted education and awareness workshops in KwaZulu-Natal and the Free State as part of its outreach to civil society on the regulation of South Africa’s National Lottery and access to funding for community projects.
The first workshop took place at Sassa Hall in Thaba Nchu, within the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality in the Free Stateon Thursday, March 5. A second session was held on the same day at the Bergville Sports Complex in the Okhahlamba Local Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal.
Both events were designed to inform community organisations and civil society groups about the NLC’s regulatory responsibilities and the funding opportunities available through lottery proceeds.
During the workshops, officials explained how lottery proceeds are channelled into the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (NLDTF), which finances projects aimed at public benefit. Approximately 27 per cent of National Lottery revenue is transferred to the fund, supporting initiatives across several sectors, including charities, sport and recreation and arts and culture.
Community organisations at the sessions received guidance on the NLC’s mandate, the structure of the funding system and the process for applying for grants. The Commission provides administrative oversight of the distribution process, while independent distributing agencies appointed by the government assess and allocate grants to qualifying organisations.
Through these workshops, the NLC aims to expand public knowledge of the lottery funding system and provide community groups with better access to grant information. Funding from the NLDTF supports projects that address social welfare needs, sports development and cultural initiatives across South Africa. The engagements are expected to continue in other provinces as the commission increases outreach to civil society groups and stakeholders in the lottery ecosystem.
