First published Oct 15, 2026, 12:59:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 15, 2026, 12:59:15 PM UTC

South African Minister to consult ICASA on online-gambling safeguards

Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi says he will engage ICASA about protections for online gamblers and operators’ compliance with regulatory requirements. The source reports this in the context of remarks in Johannesburg.

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