Author name: Miranda Raaff

Miranda Raaff is an award-winning South African journalist, writer and content strategist with 20 years of experience. As a contributing editor at Betline, she writes and reviews content covering gambling regulation, industry developments, consumer protection and responsible gambling in South Africa. View Miranda's full bio

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Regulators and Regulations

The Hidden Cost of Illegal Gambling in South Africa

Over R50 billion in gross gambling revenue is being drained from South Africa’s economy every year and headed to illegal betting platforms offshore.

Miranda Raaff / 19 October 2026

Regulators and Regulations

Your Rights as a Customer on South African Betting Sites

Knowing the odds isn’t enough in South African online betting. You need to know your rights as a customer when your bet goes sideways or when your payout doesn’t arrive.

Miranda Raaff / 17 October 2026