Global research released during Responsible Gambling Awareness Month shows online betting operators are relying more heavily on technology to protect vulnerable players. The study by gaming software firm SOFTSWISS identifies three key trends now reaching South Africa's booming online gambling sector. Artificial intelligence systems are being used to detect harmful betting patterns in real time, reducing the risk of human error. Elvis Presslin spoke to Miranda Guliashvili, Head of Regional Growth at SOFTSWISS
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Alleged Cartel Member Claims Ex-Police Minister Bheki Cele Received Money and Favours
Alleged cartel member Vusimuzi Matlala has revealed details of his dealings with former Police Minister Bheki Cele, telling Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee that Cele received money and favours from him. Matlala says Cele's wife was also involved and they've attended social events together. The revelations are part of an investigation into national security concerns. Elvis Presslin spoke to Crime expert and Chief Executive Officer of IRS Forensic Investigations, Chad Thomas
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DA files Charges Against Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla Over alleged Russia-Ukraine war Recruitment
The Democratic Alliance, DA will lay criminal charges against MK Party MP Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla for allegedly recruiting South Africans to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war. 17 citizens are reportedly trapped in Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict. The party alleges Zuma-Sambudla played a role in luring the men to fight and is calling for a police investigation and potential prosecution. Elvis Presslin spoke to Chris Hattingh, DA Spokesperson on Defence & Military Veterans
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Gauteng Judge & Church Leader Face Corruption, Money Laundering Charges
Gauteng High Court judge Portia Phahlane and the leader of the Jerusalem faction of the International Pentecost Holiness Church, Michael Sandlana appeared in court yesterday on charges of corruption and money laundering. Prosecutors allege Sandlana paid millions of rands in bribes to Judge Phahlane while she was hearing the church's bitter leadership succession dispute. Both accused were released on bail of one hundred thousand rand each. The case is postponed to February. The Judicial Service Commission has confirmed Judge Phahlane has been placed on special leave. For more on this Oscar Mathafa, MP and ANC Whip in the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development spoke to Elvis Presslin
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COJ Launches Debt Relief for Residents
The City of Johannesburg has launched a new Debt Relief Programme to help residents and businesses who are battling to pay their municipal bills. Under the plan, struggling ratepayers can settle outstanding water, lights and rates accounts with big discounts and some debts will be written off completely if certain conditions are met. Elvis Presslin spoke to the city of Joburg MMC for Finance, Loyiso Masuku
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