Rise Mzansi backs Treasury’s extension for online gambling tax
Rise Mzansi supports the Treasury's extended deadline for public input on the proposed online gambling tax, advocating for national regulation.Summary
Rise Mzansi has voiced its support for the National Treasury’s decision to extend the public comment period regarding the proposed online gambling tax to February 27th. The party is actively encouraging South Africans to engage with the process, asserting that the tax represents a crucial step towards regulating an industry that has demonstrably caused financial and social harm. Makashule Gana, RISE Mzansi’s Chief Organiser and National Assembly Whip, emphasized the need for a national tax structure, arguing that online gambling transcends provincial borders. The party intends to submit a comprehensive response, addressing both the proposed tax rate and concerns raised by gambling operators who are lobbying against national taxation. Gana stated, “We believe that online gambling is not just provincial, it cuts provincial boundaries, therefore there needs to be a national tax of that.”
(Source：The South African Broadcasting Corporation)