South Africa Moves to Tighten Gambling Advertising Rules
South Africa is planning stricter gambling advertising controls, including time restrictions and increased responsible gambling requirements.
South Africa Pushes for Stronger National Gambling Oversight
South Africa’s gambling regulator is calling for stronger national coordination as concerns grow over fragmented provincial rules.
Sun International Appoints New Gaming Chief to Lead South African Casinos
Sun International has appointed Mark Sergeant as its new gaming chief, as land-based casinos in South Africa adapt to changing market conditions.
African Gambling Taxes Rise as Online Betting Boom Grows
Governments across Africa are increasing gambling taxes as online betting grows rapidly, with South Africa proposing major changes that could reshape the market
South African Casinos Face Pressure as Online Betting Grows
South Africa’s casino floors are still bringing in the bulk of gaming revenue, but the latest Sun International results show online betting is growing much faster.
South Africa’s 20% Gambling Tax Plan Faces Backlash
South Africa’s proposed 20% online gambling tax is facing fresh industry backlash, with bookmakers warning the plan could squeeze licensed operators and make offshore sites more attractive.
NSFAS and NGB Launch Student Gambling Awareness Drive
South African student funding and gambling regulators are stepping in after concerns that education allowances are being misused on gambling.
SA Provinces Told to Enforce Ban on Online Casinos as NGB Tightens Compliance
The National Gambling Board has issued a compliance notice to provincial regulators, targeting remote gambling servers and tightening enforcement.
South African Gambler Faces Provisional Sequestration after R2.6m Betting Spree
A six-day online gambling binge and a bank system error ended in court, with Investec pursuing a provisional sequestration order.
SARS Tightens the Net on Crypto Punters from 1 March 2026
From 1 March 2026, SARS will plug crypto and offshore financial data into global exchange systems, making it easier to match trading activity to tax returns — including for bettors using crypto rails.