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Do You Pay Tax on Lottery Winnings in South Africa?
Lottery winnings are not taxable in South Africa. This means that if you have won a lottery prize in South Africa, then you will have to pay no tax on the amount.
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) defines lottery prizes as tax free.
Do you have to pay gambling tax in South Africa?
A gambling tax is a form of indirect taxation that is imposed on gambling.
A gambling tax is a form of indirect taxation that is imposed on gambling. It may be in the form of a percentage or flat rate, and it may be imposed on the person who gambles or on the operator of the gambling establishment.
Gambling tax is collected by either the government or an independent regulator and then distributed to various stakeholders such as public bodies, charities or private investors.
