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Notice 275 of 2010: Western Cape Provincial Gazette no 6767 dated 09 July 2010

Western Cape Provincial GovernmentRef: provincial-gazette-ZA-WC-no-6767#nPROV-275

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Collected on 25 June 2026

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What this means

The document consists of two notices published in the Western Cape Provincial Gazette: one amending zoning regulations for a specified property in the City of Cape Town Eastern (Helderberg) District, and another amending the Western Cape Racing and Betting Rules under the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Act. The zoning amendment adds Unregistered Portion 293 of Farm Firland No. 959 to Special Zone 2 (Mixed Use) in the Eastern Helderberg District. The gambling board amendment introduces a carry-forward provision for gross gaming revenue losses related to betting taxes in sports betting other than horseracing, allowing a maximum of four subsequent tax periods to offset the loss.

What this document offers

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tax relief provisionOngoing

Carry-forward of gross gaming revenue losses for sports betting (non-horseracing)

Betting operators in the Western Cape can now carry forward losses in gross gaming revenue from sports betting (excluding horseracing) to offset future profits. This provision allows up to four tax periods to be used for such offsetting, providing financial relief during periods of loss.

Who it is for
sports betting operators licensed under the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Act
How to act on it
No application needed; the rule applies automatically to qualifying operators who report gross gaming revenue losses.
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9 (3) Where betting taxes are calculated in relation to Gross Gaming Revenue as contemplated in Regulation 70 as regards to sports betting other than horseracing and where the Gross Gaming Revenue results in a loss for a particular tax period, the Gross Gaming Revenue loss may be carried forward to the next tax period for a maximum of four tax periods and set-off against any gross profits realised during the subsequent tax periods or as prescribed by the Chief Executive Officer from time to time.
zoning change for developmentOngoing

Inclusion of Unregistered Portion 293 of Farm Firland No. 959 in Special Zone 2: Mixed Use

The land known as Unregistered Portion 293 of Farm Firland No. 959, located in the Division of Stellenbosch within the Eastern (Helderberg) District of the City of Cape Town, has been officially added to Special Zone 2: Mixed Use. This allows for a range of commercial and residential developments on the land, subject to planning regulations.

Who it is for
property owners, developers, and businesses interested in building or operating in the mixed-use zone
How to act on it
No application required; the zoning change is effective upon publication of this notice.
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The Competent Authority for the administration of the Land Use Planning Ordinance, 1985 (Ordinance 15 of 1985), hereby amends, in terms of section 9(2) of the Ordinance, the Section 8 Zoning Scheme Regulations applicable to the Eastern (Helderberg) District of the City of Cape Town, by the inclusion of the following property under Special Zone 2: Mixed Use, in terms of the provisions of section 3.28.2 of the Section 8 Zoning Scheme Regulations: Unregistered Portion 293 of the Farm Firland No. 959, Division of Stellenbosch (comprising Portion 97, Portion 117 (±21m2 in extent), Portion 140 and P

Facts

Places

City of Cape Town, Western Cape, Stellenbosch Local Municipality

Reference

provincial-gazette-ZA-WC-no-6767#nPROV-275

Parties

Mixed Use) in the Eastern Helderberg District. The gambling board

Key Takeaways

  • P.N. 275/2010
  • P.K. 275/2010
  • P.N. 277/2010
  • Date: 9 July 2010
  • Eastern (Helderberg) District
  • City of Cape Town
  • Special Zone 2: Mixed Use
  • Unregistered Portion 293 of Farm Firland No. 959, Division of Stellenbosch
  • Section 8 Zoning Scheme Regulations
  • Section 9(2) Ordinance 15 of 1985
  • Gambling and Racing Board
  • Western Cape Gambling and Racing Act 1996
  • Rule 9(3) addition
  • Carry-forward of losses up to four tax periods

Dates

Opening Date

9 July 2010