South Africa Players to Await Until 2027 on Update on Proposed 20% Online Gambling Tax

South Africa National Treasury has confirmed that the final design of the government’s proposed national online gambling tax will be revealed in the 2027 Budget, so South Africans will have to wait until February 2027 to learn details. The tax, which was first put forth by National Treasury in November 2025, would be applied in addition to the current provincial gambling taxes. The proposal’s potential effects on licensed operators and provincial gaming regulations are still up for debate. In his Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, Godongwana stated: “Last year, National Treasury published a discussion paper proposing a National Online Gambling Tax.