Checked 27 October 2026
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Who is this donor?
Who it is
Martin Moshal made his money in gambling technology, Daily Maverick reports. It says he is the beneficiary of trusts that hold 45% of Super Group, the company that owns the betting brand Betway. A beneficiary is the person a trust is kept for. Daily Maverick says he has given more than R100 million since 2021 to the DA, ActionSA, the IFP and BOSA.
Daily Maverick. Published 13 March 2024.
Where to look: Standfirst: "has made his fortune in gambling technology. He was also recently revealed as a shareholder in the UK’s Betway gambling group."
TimesLIVE. Published 19 November 2021.
Where to look: Body: "The DA declared R16.8m from donors including Martin Moshal and Naspers. The donors forked out R15m and R1m respectively."
What did the parties declare?
The IEC funding reports
This donor gave ActionSA 2 donations worth R10 000 000, as declared to the IEC. They were made between January and June 2026.
Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC). Published 29 May 2026.
Where to look: The table of donations the parties declared (section 9(1)) and the late declarations table, under the party that declared it
Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC). Published 27 August 2026.
Where to look: The table of donations the parties declared (section 9(1)) and the late declarations table, under the party that declared it
What has been reported?
Official records and news
Daily Maverick reported in September 2026 that Moshal is the beneficiary of trusts that hold 45% of Super Group. Super Group is the holding company of Betway, which means the company that owns it.
Daily Maverick. Published 22 September 2026.
Where to look: Paragraph on amaBhungane: "Martin Moshal, the beneficiary of trusts holding a 45% stake in Super Group (Betway’s holding company), has become one of South Africa’s largest political donors, giving more than R100-million since 2021 to the DA, ActionSA, the IFP and Bosa."; next: "AmaBhungane was careful to note that there is no evidence Moshal has lobbied for regulatory favours – a source linked to him has called any suggested link between his donations and gambling policy “false and defamatory”."; closing section: "Super Group’s Africa segment – 80% of it South Africa – posted a profit margin above 35% in 2025, nearly double its international business. Since mid-2025 it’s paid out close to R4-billion in dividends."
Super Group says it is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. It says its brands are Betway, for online sports betting, and Spin, for online casino games.
Super Group (SGHC) Limited. Published 28 January 2022.
Where to look: Release body: "has been approved for listing on the New York Stock Exchange ... under the symbol "SGHC."; Betway, a premier online sports betting brand, and Spin, a multi-brand online casino offering."
Daily Maverick says about 80% of Super Group's Africa business is in South Africa. It says the group has paid out close to R4 billion in dividends since mid-2025. Dividends are profits paid to shareholders.
Daily Maverick. Published 22 September 2026.
Where to look: Paragraph on amaBhungane: "Martin Moshal, the beneficiary of trusts holding a 45% stake in Super Group (Betway’s holding company), has become one of South Africa’s largest political donors, giving more than R100-million since 2021 to the DA, ActionSA, the IFP and Bosa."; next: "AmaBhungane was careful to note that there is no evidence Moshal has lobbied for regulatory favours – a source linked to him has called any suggested link between his donations and gambling policy “false and defamatory”."; closing section: "Super Group’s Africa segment – 80% of it South Africa – posted a profit margin above 35% in 2025, nearly double its international business. Since mid-2025 it’s paid out close to R4-billion in dividends."
Daily Maverick reported that Moshal has given more than R100 million since 2021 to the DA, ActionSA, the IFP and BOSA. It called him one of South Africa's largest political donors.
Daily Maverick. Published 22 September 2026.
Where to look: Paragraph on amaBhungane: "Martin Moshal, the beneficiary of trusts holding a 45% stake in Super Group (Betway’s holding company), has become one of South Africa’s largest political donors, giving more than R100-million since 2021 to the DA, ActionSA, the IFP and Bosa."; next: "AmaBhungane was careful to note that there is no evidence Moshal has lobbied for regulatory favours – a source linked to him has called any suggested link between his donations and gambling policy “false and defamatory”."; closing section: "Super Group’s Africa segment – 80% of it South Africa – posted a profit margin above 35% in 2025, nearly double its international business. Since mid-2025 it’s paid out close to R4-billion in dividends."
The IEC said that in April to June 2024 Moshal gave BOSA R11.5 million, and the IFP and ActionSA R7.5 million each. It called him a regular donor to ActionSA.
Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC). Published 30 August 2024.
Where to look: BOSA, IFP and ActionSA paragraphs: "Martin Paul Moshal made two separate donations totaling R11 500 000."; "Martin Moshal to the tune of R7 500 000"; "The party’s two largest donations were received from the party’s regular donors, Martin Moshal and Victoria Freudenheim, comprising R7 500 000 and R5 000 000, respectively."
TimesLIVE reported that Moshal gave the DA R15 million on 22 September 2021. It also reported that he gave ActionSA R5 million.
TimesLIVE. Published 18 November 2021.
Where to look: Paragraph on the DA: "The party's biggest donors were: Naspers Ltd with R1m on September 10; Martin Moshal with R15m on September 22"
Daily Maverick reported in 2021 that Moshal was ActionSA's main donor in the IEC's first funding report.
Daily Maverick. Published 10 September 2021.
Where to look: Body: "Action SA’s main donor is revealed to be Martin Moshal"
Daily Maverick reported that Moshal gave ActionSA R5 million in January to March 2026. It said party leader Herman Mashaba gave most of the rest.
Daily Maverick. Published 31 May 2026.
Where to look: Section "DA’s R122m": "In the fourth quarter, Action SA received nearly half of their annual donations from online gambling entrepreneur Martin Moshal . He donated R5-million of the party’s total R11.6-million, and the majority of the party’s remaining donations came from its president, Herman Mashaba."; correction note at end: "An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Martin Moshal owned Main Street 1564, which donated R11.4-million to the DA. Moshal owns another company with a similar name, which is not linked to Main Street 1564."
Daily Maverick said in 2023 that Moshal is credited with building the world's first online casino platform, in 1994. It said his venture capital fund, Entrée Capital, is based in the Isle of Man.
Daily Maverick. Published 10 September 2023.
Where to look: Section "The mysterious Mr Moshal": "credited with developing the world’s first online casino platform in 1994"; "his venture capital fund Entrée Capital is headquartered in the Isle of Man"; "Moshal said he felt it was important to “provide support to all centre-left and centre-right parties”"
Cape Argus reported that Entrée Capital manages about $1.25 billion and has offices in Tel Aviv, London and New York. A venture capital fund invests in young companies.
Cape Argus. Published 11 March 2024.
Where to look: "WHO IS MOSHAL?": "The company manages around $1.25 billion across a number of funds and has offices in Tel Aviv, London, and New York."
Daily Maverick reported in 2023 that Moshal said he felt it was important to "provide support to all centre-left and centre-right parties". So he gives to several parties on purpose.
Daily Maverick. Published 10 September 2023.
Where to look: Section "The mysterious Mr Moshal": "credited with developing the world’s first online casino platform in 1994"; "his venture capital fund Entrée Capital is headquartered in the Isle of Man"; "Moshal said he felt it was important to “provide support to all centre-left and centre-right parties”"
Daily Maverick reported in September 2026 that the DA has promoted the Remote Gambling Bill. It said amaBhungane, an investigative newsroom, found the bill would give online-only betting firms like Betway an advantage over rivals with shops.
Daily Maverick. Published 22 September 2026.
Where to look: Paragraph on amaBhungane: "Martin Moshal, the beneficiary of trusts holding a 45% stake in Super Group (Betway’s holding company), has become one of South Africa’s largest political donors, giving more than R100-million since 2021 to the DA, ActionSA, the IFP and Bosa."; next: "AmaBhungane was careful to note that there is no evidence Moshal has lobbied for regulatory favours – a source linked to him has called any suggested link between his donations and gambling policy “false and defamatory”."; closing section: "Super Group’s Africa segment – 80% of it South Africa – posted a profit margin above 35% in 2025, nearly double its international business. Since mid-2025 it’s paid out close to R4-billion in dividends."
Daily Maverick, citing amaBhungane, said there is no evidence that Moshal lobbied for favours from those who make gambling rules. A source linked to him called any such link "false and defamatory".
Daily Maverick. Published 22 September 2026.
Where to look: Paragraph on amaBhungane: "Martin Moshal, the beneficiary of trusts holding a 45% stake in Super Group (Betway’s holding company), has become one of South Africa’s largest political donors, giving more than R100-million since 2021 to the DA, ActionSA, the IFP and Bosa."; next: "AmaBhungane was careful to note that there is no evidence Moshal has lobbied for regulatory favours – a source linked to him has called any suggested link between his donations and gambling policy “false and defamatory”."; closing section: "Super Group’s Africa segment – 80% of it South Africa – posted a profit margin above 35% in 2025, nearly double its international business. Since mid-2025 it’s paid out close to R4-billion in dividends."
Daily Maverick corrected a May 2026 report that had said Moshal owned Main Street 1564, a DA donor. It said he owns a different company with a similar name.
Daily Maverick. Published 31 May 2026.
Where to look: Section "DA’s R122m": "In the fourth quarter, Action SA received nearly half of their annual donations from online gambling entrepreneur Martin Moshal . He donated R5-million of the party’s total R11.6-million, and the majority of the party’s remaining donations came from its president, Herman Mashaba."; correction note at end: "An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Martin Moshal owned Main Street 1564, which donated R11.4-million to the DA. Moshal owns another company with a similar name, which is not linked to Main Street 1564."
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