Notice 277 of 2010: Western Cape Provincial Gazette no 6767 dated 09 July 2010
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Updated Fines and Penalties for Non-Compliance with Betting Rules
New penalties for non-compliance with various betting rules have been introduced. Failure to comply with certain rules now carries a maximum fine of R5,000 or such penalty as the Board may impose, or both. Some rules have a lower maximum fine of R3,000.
- Who it is for
- licensed betting operators and persons involved in gambling operations in the Western Cape
- How to act on it
- No action required by the public. Compliance with the updated rules is mandatory for all regulated entities.
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44. (1) Failure to comply with any of the requirements of Rules 2 (1), 7, 19(6), 24(5) and 43 shall be punishable with a maximum fine of R5 000 or such penalty as the Board may impose, or both such fine and penalty.
Inclusion of Unregistered Portion 293 of Farm Firland No. 959 under Special Zone 2: Mixed Use
The property known as Unregistered Portion 293 of Farm Firland No. 959, Division of Stellenbosch, is now included under Special Zone 2: Mixed Use in the Eastern (Helderberg) District of the City of Cape Town. This allows for mixed-use development, including residential, commercial, and other permitted uses, subject to compliance with zoning regulations.
- Who it is for
- property owners, developers, and businesses interested in developing or operating on the specified property
- How to act on it
- No application required; the zoning change is effective upon publication of this notice. Affected parties may seek clarification from the City of Cape Town planning authority.
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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
Carry-forward of Gross Gaming Revenue Losses for Betting Tax Purposes
Betting operators may carry forward gross gaming revenue losses from a tax period to the next four tax periods, provided they meet the conditions set out in Rule 9(3). These losses can be offset against future gross profits, allowing for more flexible tax treatment in cases of financial loss.
- Who it is for
- betting operators and licensed gambling entities in the Western Cape
- How to act on it
- No formal application required. Operators must maintain proper records and report losses according to the updated rule. The Chief Executive Officer may prescribe additional conditions.
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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.
Facts
Places
Stellenbosch Local Municipality, City of Cape Town, Western Cape
Reference
provincial-gazette-ZA-WC-no-6767#nPROV-277
Amounts
R 3, R 100
Key Takeaways
- date: 09 July 2010
- Gazette: Western Cape Provincial Gazette no 6767
- property: Portion 293 of Farm Firland No. 959, Stellenbosch
- zoning change: inclusion under Special Zone 2: Mixed Use
- amendments: Western Cape Gambling and Racing Rules, Rules 9 and 44
- fine updates: penalties range from R3,000 to R100,000 or more
Dates
Opening Date
9 July 2010