Terry Pheto is once more at the center of a significant financial controversy, stemming from new information brought forth to Parliament regarding the alleged misuse of funds related to the National Lotteries Commission (NLC).
This situation was highlighted during a meeting of the National Assembly’s Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
During the discussion, Mashudu Netshikweta, a senior manager from the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), presented findings from an ongoing investigation into the NLC.
The SIU reported that a firm named Zibsimode was allocated R20.56 million for a circumcision project designed to support public health and culturally appropriate medical practices.
However, it is alleged that these funds were misappropriated and not utilized for the intended healthcare goals.
Investigators contend that the money was instead funneled to various individuals, including Pheto, former NLC chairperson Alfred Nevhutanda, businessman Malwandla Siweya, and former NLC chief operations officer Phillemon Letwaba.
Moreover, further claims suggest that an extra R5 million was redirected through another organization, Zibsibix, allegedly benefitting Nevhutanda via Pheto.
This case contributes to ongoing concerns regarding the actress, who was previously associated with a different lottery-related fraud case involving multiple suspects.
Pheto has consistently denied any involvement in illegal activities.
The SIU has implicated Terry Pheto and ex-lottery bosses in a R205.6m circumcision scandal. The case raises urgent questions about corruption, accountability, and the misuse of funds meant for vital health initiatives. #news #circumcision #scandal #SIU #probe #accountability… pic.twitter.com/Xxa5KU0Nde
— IOL News (@IOL) March 24, 2026
