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The Bojanala District witnessed a day of exciting football, teamwork and responsible gambling advocacy as three schools competed for the opportunity to represent the district at the North West Gambling Board Responsible Gambling Soccer Tournament. The tournament brought together young footballers in a spirited competition that combined sporting excellence with an important message about responsible […]
The Limpopo Gambling Board (LGB) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting vulnerable communities across Limpopo Province through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programme. The programme recently provided vital support to several organizations and beneficiaries working to improve the lives of disadvantaged communities. The initiatives were officiated by the MEC for Social Development in Limpopo, Honourable […]
Back in the old days when cell phones had not been invented yet, online betting at sportsbooks was unavailable to the majority of South Africans who didn’t own a desktop computer or have a means of transport to go to a land-based casino. However, that has all changed now that almost 95% of the population […]
More than half of working South Africans gamble, with some turning to gambling as a way to cope with rising living costs and financial pressure. This is according to the Old Mutual Savings and Investment Monitor 2026, which found that 53% of working South Africans gamble. The survey also found that 42% of gamblers often […]
The North West Gambling Board (NWGB) has intensified its crackdown on illegal gambling by destroying 142 unlicensed gambling machines that were seized during compliance operations across the province.The latest enforcement action highlights the regulator’s ongoing commitment to protecting communities, strengthening regulatory compliance, and eliminating unlawful gambling activities in South Africa. The seized machines were dismantled […]
Global online sportsbook and betting company 10bet says its acquisition of naming rights for Johannesburg’s iconic Ellis Park Stadium forms part of a broader long-term strategy to deepen its investment in South African sport, communities, and fan experiences. In an interview on Monday, Michelle Colborne, Marketing Vice President at 10bet Africa, said the company’s newly […]
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 […]
