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South Africa launches coordinated illegal gambling crackdown with 13 arrests in Limpopo South AfricaSouth Africa’s newly established Illegal Gambling Task Team has completed its first disruptive operations in Limpopo, arresting 13 people and seizing R10,853.10 as regulators and police begin rolling out a coordinated national enforcement strategy.August 17, 2026 -
South African Workers Turn to Gambling as Financial Pressure Deepens South AfricaNew research from Old Mutual shows that more than half of employed South Africans now use betting to supplement their income, with lower earners most exposed to financial harm.August 5, 2026 -
North West Gambling Board Destroys 142 Illegal Gambling Machines South AfricaSouth Africa’s North West Gambling Board has destroyed 142 unlicensed gambling machines seized across the province, escalating enforcement against illegal gambling in informal retail venues.August 4, 2026 -
SABA Urges South Africa to Block Prediction Markets Under Current Gambling Laws South AfricaThe South African Bookmakers’ Association says prediction markets should not be authorised until lawmakers create a dedicated framework for exchange-style betting products.July 30, 2026 -
South Africa and Tanzania Sign MoU to Strengthen National Lottery Oversight South Africa TanzaniaSouth Africa’s National Lotteries Commission and the Gaming Board of Tanzania have signed a memorandum of understanding to share information, compare regulatory practices and coordinate oversight of their national lotteries.July 17, 2026 -
Sizekhaya Takes Over South Africa’s National Lottery as R180bn Licence Faces Court Battle South AfricaSizekhaya Holdings has begun operating South Africa’s National Lottery under an eight-year licence widely valued at around R180 billion, but the handover remains under legal scrutiny as losing bidders continue to challenge the award.July 9, 2026 -
South African Casinos Face June 30 Deadline for AML Compliance Returns South AfricaSouth African casinos must submit their 2026 Risk and Compliance Return to the Financial Intelligence Centre by June 30, as the regulator pushes accountable institutions to strengthen anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing controls.June 28, 2026 -
South Africa’s NGB to Host Youth Financial Literacy Programme in Pretoria South AfricaSouth Africa’s National Gambling Board will work with the Gopalang Youth Development Association to host a youth empowerment and financial literacy programme in Pretoria, linking responsible gambling awareness with practical money management education.June 20, 2026 -
South Africa Forfeits R3.075m in Unlawful Gambling Winnings to the State South AfricaSouth Africa’s National Gambling Board says more than R3m in winnings linked to unlawful gambling activity has been forfeited to the state, warning players that illegal platforms offer no legal protection or right to recover funds.June 19, 2026 -
KwaZulu-Natal Moves to Reform Gambling Tax Framework With New 2026 Bill South AfricaKwaZulu-Natal has introduced a new Gaming and Betting Tax Bill aimed at modernising the province’s gambling tax system, improving revenue collection and supporting transformation within the regulated gaming sector.June 13, 2026
