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An SIU investigation led to a R4 million National Lotteries Commission (NLC) grant for an Eastern Cape borehole project. Consequently, the boreholes were found to have been constructed three years earlier. The grant was awarded to the Mshandukani Foundation, a registered non-profit organization (NPO). It claimed it would provide clean water to rural communities, benefit […]
South Africa’s National Lotteries Commission (NLC) has announced the appointment of King Tembinkosi Bonakele as the new Chairperson of its Board, marking a new phase for the Commission as it works to strengthen governance, accountability, and oversight in the lottery sector. Bonakele’s appointment comes as South Africa advances reforms to improve how the National Lottery […]
Sun International subsidiary GrandWest and Flanagan & Gerard Property Group have begun construction on the R650 million GrandWest Mall development within the GrandWest entertainment precinct in Cape Town. This follows the successful transfer of land into the joint venture between Flanagan & Gerard (90%) and GrandWest (10%), announced in May 2026. For Sun International, this […]
The illegal sports betting market in Africa is not shrinking. It is expanding aggressively. Despite the growth of licensed operators across Nigeria’s, South Africa and emerging Francophone markets in Africa, the black market is growing faster than many regulators are willing to admit publicly. The uncomfortable truth is this: Africa’s gambling boom has also created […]
For racehorse owners and long-time punters, allegations of race-fixing and related disciplinary actions in horse racing have raised serious concerns about the sport’s trustworthiness and the integrity of betting markets—an issue that has captivated enthusiasts for centuries. Kuben Gengan, a racehorse owner and punter, said the recent allegations and disciplinary matters involving jockeys in horse […]
Reports of xenophobic violence in parts of South Africa have raised concerns over safety, investor confidence, and the future of major international events such as SiGMA Africa 2027, highlighting wider issues of social tension and economic instability. In South Africa, smoke hangs heavily over frightened communities as mobs storm through the streets with rage, fear […]
Nearly 40% of employed South Africans now gamble regularly to bridge monthly financial gaps, boost their income, and cope with increasing household financial strain. This is according to new data from Old Mutual Corporate, which finds that gambling is increasingly being used by some employees as a way to cope with growing financial strain. “What […]
The SAPS and Hawks are expected to update Parliament next month on their investigations into rampant corruption involving more than R2 billion at the National Lottery Commission (NLC). The South African Police Service and the Hawks are expected to appear before Parliament on June 30, 2026, to brief MPs on progress in the probe into […]
South Africa Online Gambling industry is once again under the spotlight as policymakers consider adjustments to the country’s tax regime. With the rapid growth of online betting and iGaming, regulators are exploring ways to modernize taxation, increase revenue and align with global best practices. South Africa is considering a 20% national tax on gross gambling […]
South Africa Gambling Industry is once again under the spotlight as policymakers consider adjustments to the country’s tax regime. With the rapid growth of online betting and iGaming, regulators are exploring ways to modernise taxation, increase revenue and align with global best practices. South Africa is considering a 20% national tax on gross gambling revenue […]
