STAKEHOLDERS PROVIDE VALUABLE INPUT AT MSUNDUZI MUNICIPALITY PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE KWAZULU-NATAL GAMING AND BETTING TAX BILL
STAKEHOLDERS PROVIDE VALUABLE INPUT AT MSUNDUZI MUNICIPALITY PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE KWAZULU-NATAL GAMING AND BETTING TAX BILL
The KwaZulu-Natal Legislature Chamber was filled to capacity today during a public hearing regarding the Gaming and Betting Tax Bill.
Attended by members of the Finance Portfolio Committee, various stakeholders, and members of the public, the hearing was organized to fulfill the legislature’s mandate of promoting public participation in the legislative process.
The proposed legislation introduces a modernized tax framework aimed at enhancing revenue collection, increasing transparency, and fostering transformation across the gaming and betting sector.
Ms. Neli Shezi, Deputy Director General at the KZN Provincial Treasury, presented the bill, after which attendees were invited to provide their feedback.
Committee Chairperson, the Honourable Mthandeni Dlungwana, hailed the initial public hearing as a major success, noting the significant level of public interest in the bill.
The second public hearing will take place at Ray Nkonyeni Municipality’s Uvongo Hall tomorrow.
Written comments on the KwaZulu-Natal Gaming and Betting Tax Bill, 2026 may be submitted to the Finance Portfolio Committee using one of the methods listed below. If you have already submitted comments to the Finance Portfolio Committee on the Bill pursuant to its website notice, there will be no need to resubmit your comments as these will be considered.
Written submissions must be submitted no later than 15th January 2027 and addressed to:
Mr. Siphamandla Chili
KwaZulu-Natal Legislature
Private Bag X 9112
PIETERMARITZBURG
3200
Or emailed to: Chili@kznleg.gov.za
Or hand delivered to: KZN Legislature Albertina Sisulu Building, 244 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 for the attention of Mr. Siphamandla Chili.
For any enquiries please contact Mr. Siphamandla Chili: Tel: (033) 355 7779/ 063 251 8538.
