South Africa’s online gambling sector is heading into a major tech and regulatory shift in 2026. Innovations such as AI-driven platforms, immersive gaming experiences and advanced payment systems are transforming digital casinos, while evolving regulations aim to strengthen consumer protection and industry oversight. SABA CEO Sean Coleman unpacks how technology and policy changes will reshape online gambling, compliance and player safety in the year ahead.

South Africa&rsquo;s online gambling sector is heading into a major tech and regulatory shift in 2026. Innovations such as AI-driven platforms, immersive gaming experiences and advanced payment systems are transforming digital casinos, while evolving regulations aim to strengthen consumer protection and industry oversight. SABA CEO Sean Coleman unpacks how technology and policy changes will reshape online gambling, compliance and player safety in the year ahead.

POWER Perspective is a talkback show hosted by Tessa Dooms. It typically features no-holds-barred discussions ranging from politics and socioeconomic matters to religion and lifestyle topics. POWER Perspective brings you hard-hitting interviews and debates featuring all the big names in politics. This show has a dedicated fanbase of “Perspectivians” and is a must-listen to, to understand what is happening politically in today's South Africa.

POWER Perspective is a talkback show hosted by Tessa Dooms. It typically features no-holds-barred discussions ranging from politics and socioeconomic matters to religion and lifestyle topics. POWER Perspective brings you hard-hitting interviews and debates featuring all the big names in politics. This show has a dedicated fanbase of &ldquo;Perspectivians&rdquo; and is a must-listen to, to understand what is happening politically in today's South Africa.

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TECH FEATURE: South Africa’s Online Gambling Faces Tech and Regulatory Shift in 2026

Reflecting on the ANC’s 114th anniversary, party leaders spent the week in North West mobilising support, campaigning and fundraising ahead of the celebrations. However, despite sustained efforts, Moruleng Stadium, with a capacity of under 20,000, was not filled. Minister of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation and ANC 2nd Deputy Secretary-General, Maropene Ramokgopa, addressed the political moment, unity and the road ahead for the movement.

Reflecting on the ANC&rsquo;s 114th anniversary, party leaders spent the week in North West mobilising support, campaigning and fundraising ahead of the celebrations. However, despite sustained efforts, Moruleng Stadium, with a capacity of under 20,000, was not filled. Minister of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation and ANC 2nd Deputy Secretary-General, Maropene Ramokgopa, addressed the political moment, unity and the road ahead for the movement.

Reflecting on ANC’s 114TH Anniversary

Matric results often bring intense anxiety, but they do not define a learner’s worth or future success. Setbacks can be managed through emotional support, rewrites, TVET colleges and alternative learning pathways that offer second chances. Educational Psychologist Elvis Koketso Mashaba unpacks how learners and families can cope with disappointment, build resilience and confidently embrace the next step beyond matric.

Matric results often bring intense anxiety, but they do not define a learner&rsquo;s worth or future success. Setbacks can be managed through emotional support, rewrites, TVET colleges and alternative learning pathways that offer second chances. Educational Psychologist Elvis Koketso Mashaba unpacks how learners and families can cope with disappointment, build resilience and confidently embrace the next step beyond matric.

NEWS-STORY: Matric Results: Managing Anxiety, Overcoming Setbacks, and Embracing the Next Step

As the 2025 Matric Results are announced, attention turns to learner performance in Mathematics and Science and what it means for the future of education. The conversation also looks ahead to preparing the Class of 2026 for improved outcomes. Associate Professor of Mathematics Education at UNISA, Prof Tšhegofatšo Phuti Makgakga, and South African Union of Students spokesperson, Thato Mosekoa, unpack the results, challenges and interventions needed to strengthen teaching and learning.

As the 2025 Matric Results are announced, attention turns to learner performance in Mathematics and Science and what it means for the future of education. The conversation also looks ahead to preparing the Class of 2026 for improved outcomes. Associate Professor of Mathematics Education at UNISA, Prof T&scaron;hegofat&scaron;o Phuti Makgakga, and South African Union of Students spokesperson, Thato Mosekoa, unpack the results, challenges and interventions needed to strengthen teaching and learning.

TECH FEATURE: South Africa’s Online Gambling Faces Tech and Regulatory Shift in 2026

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