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South Africa’s National Treasury is considering a major policy shift that would introduce a 20% national tax on online and interactive gambling, responding to mounting social concerns and unprecedented wagering volumes driven by digital betting platforms. Recent data shows that gambling activity in the country has escalated sharply. A previous IOL report revealed that South […]
Gambling addiction is tearing families apart in KwaZulu-Natal, as pensioners, retirees, and even young people fall prey to the allure of slot machines and online betting platforms. A disturbing trend has emerged, with 27% of social grant recipients reportedly gambling away their monthly support. Pensioners and vulnerable citizens are risking their last rands in casinos, […]
The National Gambling Board (NGB) has welcomed a Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) ruling confirming that bookmakers in South Africa are not allowed to offer roulette or other casino-style games online. The court found that these games fall under casino gambling, which is strictly regulated, and cannot be offered by betting operators. The ruling also clarified that bookmakers […]
After months of anticipation and delays caused by Covid, GrandWest Casino’s Grand Hotel has unveiled the first milestone of its R30-million renovation: a stunning new Salon Privé, lounge, and dining area designed to delight the senses. GrandWest General Manager Mervyn Naidoo stated, “The renovation of our Union Castle dining room and Salon Privé has been […]
Teenagers are increasingly being drawn into the world of online Gambling, often without even realizing it. From YouTube and TikTok to the football jerseys of their sporting heroes, gambling has quietly woven itself into the everyday digital spaces where children spend their time This surge in youth gambling is closely tied to the explosion of […]
South Africa gambling industry has surged to a record R1.5 trillion in annual wagers, sparking growing concern over addiction, debt, and the urgent need for stronger regulation. When taxi driver Sipho M placed his first online bet during the Covid-19 lockdown, he thought he’d found a clever way to stretch his dwindling income. The casinos […]
The streets of Johannesburg recently turned purple — not from blooming Jacaranda trees, but from a 10km race sponsored by Hollywood Bets. The sports betting giant has become almost inescapable across South Africa. A few years ago, this scene would have been unimaginable. Yet today, the South African gambling industry is booming, driven by the […]
ITHUBA, proud Operator of the National Lottery, is thrilled to announce that this Friday, 10 October, South Africans will have the chance to play for a GUARANTEED R130 Million PowerBall jackpot — the largest jackpot of 2025. This historic draw marks one of the biggest National Lottery jackpots delivered by ITHUBA, reinforcing the company’s mission […]
The South Africa internet offers an escape — a window into better worlds, opportunities, and even humour in hardship. Technology itself isn’t the problem. The real issue is how we engage with it. There’s a certain irony in this: a country battling one of the world’s highest unemployment rates has now earned another top spot […]
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has launched a targeted crackdown on crypto tax payers who fail to declare income from cryptocurrency investments and trades. According to Wiehann Olivier, Partner and FinTech & Digital Assets Lead at advisory firm Mazars, SARS has formed a specialized team to investigate under-declared income linked to digital assets such […]
