The Limpopo Gambling Board, in collaboration with the South African Police Service (SAPS), the Department of Home Affairs’ Immigration Unit, and the South African Revenue Service (SARS), has arrested two suspects following a joint operation targeting illegal gambling activities in Botlokwa, Limpopo.

The operation, conducted on 13 October 2026 in Skhokho Village, uncovered an illegal gambling establishment operating under the guise of an internet café. According to the Limpopo Gambling Board, the two suspects, a South African national and a Zimbabwean national, were arrested during the operation.

Authorities also seized 27 computer screens, 19 computer units, cash amounting to R1,070, and three allegedly fake license certificates. The operation highlights ongoing efforts by the Limpopo Gambling Board and its law enforcement partners to combat illegal gambling activities and ensure compliance with South Africa’s gambling regulations.

The Board has urged members of the public to refrain from participating in illegal gambling activities and to use only licensed gambling operators. Members of the public are encouraged to report suspected illegal gambling activities to Crime Stop on 08600 10111, their nearest SAPS station, or the Limpopo Gambling Board on 015 230 2300.