amaBhungane | Betting battle joined: Reserve Bank probes Betway

Author: Dewald Van RensburgPublished on: June 12, 2026Country: South Africa

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amaBhungane | Betting battle joined: Reserve Bank probes Betway

The South African Reserve Bank has launched an investigation into Betway, an online betting platform. The probe concerns possible violations of financial regulations. This case is part of a broader crackdown on illicit betting activities in South Africa.

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