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Johannesburg, 20 October 2025 — The South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF) has noted the release of the National Gambling Board’s (NGB) 2024–2025 Annual Report, which recorded a staggering R1.5 trillion in gambling turnover over the financial year — up from R1.1 trillion in the previous period. From this amount, R75 billion was generated in gambling profits, with online betting contributing more than half of this figure. Betting alone accounted for R52.3 billio

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (September-November)  – South Africa’s gambling industry stands at a critical juncture, balancing its role as a significant economic contributor against the imperative to mitigate social harm. The Responsible Gambling Summit 2025, to be held on 13–14 November at Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, will confront this central paradox, uniting global experts, policymakers and industry leaders to forge a sustainable path forward. According to the National Ga

27 August 2025 Their defiant act - delivering a formal petition to the seat of power - was a powerful challenge to systemic injustice. This historic day, led primarily by Black women, has since been commemorated as a symbol of resistance and solidarity, marking a significant milestone in the struggle for equality in South Africa. Sibongile Simelane-Quntana, Executive Director of the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation. Since the advent of democracy in South Africa,

The number of South Africans seeking help for problem gambling has grown substantially in recent years, with a concerning number...

According to the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation, mobile gambling and betting tend to target Gen Z and millennials. With...

In the face of increasing access to mobile gambling platforms and the false allure of making easy money, football-crazy South African...