The long-awaited Remote Gambling Bill 2022, which was initially announced by Mr. Dean Macpherson MP in September 2022 (Gazette No. 46847), has now been formally introduced in the National Assembly. The Bill aims to regulate remote/online gambling and betting activities. While a public comment period is expected, the timeline remains uncertain due to the upcoming elections. Members involved in remote/online gambling and betting operations should review the attached copy of the Bill and prepare for potential changes in the regulatory landscape. Stay tuned for further updates as the legislative process unfolds.
South Africa’s Restaurant Industry Cannot Continue to Carry More Costs
by Rosemary Anderson, Board Member FEDHASA Inland The latest Statistics South Africa Food & Beverage Survey (May 2026) paints a concerning picture for one of South Africa’s largest employers. While many may view a decline of only 0.3% in real income as relatively insignificant, those operating restaurants, pubs, coffee shops and food service businesses
