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Gambling Authorities of Botswana and South Africa collaborate in joint regulatory workshop Botswana South Africa

This week, the Gambling Authority of Botswana partnered with the North West Gambling Board of South Africa for a joint Information Sharing Workshop.

June 12, 2025

Ithuba defends integrity of South Africa's National Lottery licence process South Africa Lottery

Ithuba Holdings has stepped forward to dispel several misconceptions surrounding the ongoing South African National Lottery Licence process, ahead of the awarding of the Fourth National Lottery licence.

June 11, 2025

Ithuba Holdings named interim National Lottery operator in South Africa for one year South Africa Lottery

The Government of South Africa has confirmed the appointment of Ithuba Holdings (RF) (Pty) Ltd as the temporary operator of the National Lottery and Sports Pools for a period of 12 months, effective 1 June 2025.

June 5, 2025

Sizekhaya wins South Africa’s National Lottery licence, replacing Ithuba Holdings South Africa Lottery

Sizekhaya Holdings as the new operator of South Africa’s National Lottery and Sports Pool, following a highly competitive and controversial bidding process.

May 28, 2025

World Sports Betting partners with South Africa’s Comrades Marathon in landmark deal South Africa Sports betting

The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has announced World Sports Betting as the Official Sports Betting Partner of the Comrades Marathon.

May 26, 2025

South African court orders lottery winner's name to be revealed by May 28 South Africa Lottery

The Gauteng High Court has ruled that Minister Parks Tau acted unconstitutionally by delaying the announcement of the next National Lottery operator.

May 21, 2025

South Africa plans Gambling Council to combat illegal advertising practices South Africa Regulation

The South African government is preparing to launch a National Gambling Council as part of efforts to enhance regulatory oversight and curb non-compliant gambling advertising.

May 11, 2025

Greentube enters strategic partnership with Supabets to expand footprint in South Africa South Africa Technologies

Greentube, the digital gaming and entertainment arm of NOVOMATIC, has reinforced its presence in South Africa through a new partnership with leading operator Supabets.

April 23, 2025

Mpumalanga Economic Regulator opens call for bookmaker licence proposals South Africa Sports betting

The Mpumalanga Economic Regulator (MER) has officially issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for prospective applicants seeking bookmaker licences.

April 14, 2025

South Africa tightens crypto tax rules with mandatory SARS registration South Africa Cryptocurrencies

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is intensifying its scrutiny of cryptocurrency transactions, warning traders, exchanges, and intermediaries that failure to register with the tax authority now constitutes a legal violation.

April 7, 2025