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The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has frozen the luxury home of Alfred Sigudhla, a key figure in the looting of South Africa’s lottery. The property, located in Centurion, Pretoria, was purchased using funds siphoned from lottery grants meant for community projects. How the Funds Were Diverted The SIU uncovered a network of non-profit companies (NPCs) […]
The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) has failed in its bid to extend the temporary lottery license beyond five months, raising concerns that ticket sales may stop before Sunday, 1 June. License Expiry and Legal Challenges The current lottery operator, Ithuba Holdings, will see its license expire on Saturday, 31 May. Initially, its sister company, Ithuba […]
Moses Tembe, the chairman of Sizekhaya Holdings, has expressed the company’s gratitude for being awarded the fourth lottery licence by the National Lottery “We welcome that the honourable Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau appreciated the power of our vision. When the National Lottery was first mooted after the ushering in of our democracy, the […]
Canal+ (CAN.L) to acquire MultiChoice Group (MCGJ.J), marking a major step in the French media giant’s African expansion. If fully approved, the deal will strengthen Canal+’s presence in English-speaking African markets. Canal+ MultiChoice Offer Canal+, which spun off from Vivendi (VIV.PA) in December, made a firm offer of 125 rand per MultiChoice share, valuing the […]
Sports betting in South Africa is no longer just about placing wagers—it has become a powerhouse of marketing, visibility, and strategic presence. The numbers tell the story. Massive Advertising Spend In the 12 months leading to March 2025, gambling and sports betting brands in South Africa spent a staggering R2.6 billion on advertising—surpassing investments by […]
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has welcomed the reversal of the 0.5 percent VAT increase, which was meant to take effect next Thursday. National Treasury earlier this morning announced the reversal of the controversial VAT hike following extensive consultations with political parties. National Treasury says that by not increasing VAT, the estimated revenue shortfall will be […]
A Zulu South African woman, Sibongile Nkabinde, sat down to tell a bit of her story and trended on TikTok. Nkabinde spoke about a gambling addiction that landed her in the hospital after betraying her sister. The lady had gambled her sister’s wedding budget and wrote about it in her new memoir Dice of Despair, which she’s […]
SuperSportBet has launched Sta Playa, a new campaign that taps into the rivalry between two of South Africa’s biggest football clubs — Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. Launching on Monday, 28 April, ‘Sta’ Playa’ aims to celebrate and reward the fans who live the game every day. Soweto is where the Chiefs and Pirates rivalry […]
WorldMatch is thrilled to announce its official entry into the South African market with the recent certification in the Eastern Cape. This milestone marks a significant step in the company’s global expansion strategy. The certification not only signifies compliance with local regulations but also paves the way for WorldMatch to enhance its presence in the […]
Sunbet, the online betting platform of JSE-listed Sun International, has sustained its remarkable growth trajectory, with income surging by 60.6% to R1.2 billion for the year ending December 2024. This achievement marks another instance of the platform exceeding its ambitious growth targets. Sun International, a leading South African casino and hotel group, attributed this success to […]
