Affiliate Disclosure

Last Updated: 2026 | Website: clusterdhote.co.za | Owner: Thabo Makhanya

Welcome to the Affiliate Disclosure page for Clusterdhote (clusterdhote.co.za). Transparency is a core value of this website. Before you read any casino review or follow any recommendation published here, Thabo Makhanya wants you to fully understand how this website operates, how it earns revenue, and how that revenue model affects — or more importantly, does not affect — the editorial content you read.

What Are Affiliate Links?

Some of the links featured on Clusterdhote are affiliate links. An affiliate link is a specially tracked hyperlink that connects you to a third-party online casino or gambling operator. When you click one of these links and subsequently register an account, make a deposit, or complete another qualifying action on that operator's platform, Clusterdhote may receive a commission payment from the operator.

This commission comes at no additional cost to you. You do not pay more for any product or service because you arrived via an affiliate link from this website. The commission is paid by the operator as part of their marketing and partner programme.

How Affiliate Relationships Work on Clusterdhote

Clusterdhote maintains affiliate partnerships with a number of licensed online casino operators that accept players from South Africa. These relationships help fund the ongoing costs of running this website, including research, testing, content creation, and technical maintenance.

Affiliate commissions may be earned on a revenue-share, cost-per-acquisition (CPA), or hybrid basis depending on the operator agreement.
Not every casino mentioned on this website has an affiliate relationship with Clusterdhote. Some operators are referenced purely for informational or comparative purposes.
The presence or absence of an affiliate relationship has no bearing on how an operator is rated or reviewed.
Clusterdhote does not accept payment in exchange for positive reviews or inflated ratings.

Editorial Independence and Review Methodology

Thabo Makhanya applies a consistent, structured methodology to every casino review published on Clusterdhote. Each operator is evaluated across a defined set of criteria regardless of any commercial relationship. These criteria include:

Licensing and regulation — only operators holding valid licences from recognised authorities are recommended to South African players.
Security and fair play — encryption standards, RNG certification, and responsible gambling tools are assessed.
Bonus terms and conditions — wagering requirements, restrictions, and overall value are scrutinised thoroughly.
Payment methods — availability of ZAR-friendly banking options and withdrawal speed are tested and reported honestly.
Customer support quality — responsiveness and helpfulness are evaluated through direct contact.
Game selection and software providers — variety, quality, and mobile compatibility are considered.

Negative findings are reported openly. If an operator scores poorly in any category, that assessment is published in full. No operator can pay to suppress or alter a review outcome.

Thabo Makhanya's Expertise and Objectivity

Thabo Makhanya has spent considerable time studying the South African online gambling landscape, monitoring regulatory developments, and testing casino platforms first-hand. The reviews and recommendations published on Clusterdhote reflect genuine research and personal experience. Thabo Makhanya's goal is to help South African players make informed, safe choices — not to steer readers toward the most commercially lucrative option.

The affiliate disclosure you are reading now exists precisely because Thabo Makhanya believes you deserve to know the full picture before trusting any recommendation on this site.

FTC Compliance Statement

In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines on endorsements and testimonials, as well as general international best practices for consumer transparency, Clusterdhote openly discloses all material connections between this website and the operators it reviews or promotes. Affiliate relationships represent a material connection and are therefore disclosed prominently on this page and where relevant throughout the website.

Questions About This Disclosure

If you have any questions about this affiliate disclosure, how Clusterdhote earns revenue, or how reviews are conducted, you are welcome to reach out directly. Contact details are available on the Contact page of clusterdhote.co.za. Thabo Makhanya is committed to answering questions honestly and promptly.

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