Aubrey Masango speaks Lebogang Seoheng, Advocacy, Communications and Prevention Manager at the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF) to break down what the study tells us about how gambling habits are shifting, and why experts are warning that the line between entertainment and financial harm is getting thinner.

The anniversary of the Enyobeni tragedy provides an opportunity for South Africans to reflect on their relationship with alcohol. Not one of the 21 youngsters who lost their lives at the Enyobeni Tavern in East London on 26 June 2022 would live to see their 21st birthdays. Twenty-one lives were cut short in the months South Africans celebrate the youth for their contribution to democracy. Seventeen of them were underage, which made those serving them the alcohol that contri

A regional coordinator of the South African Alcohol Policy Alliance discusses alcohol policies and their impact on communities alongside youth leaders and activists planning to present a manifesto to the president.

The pressure to conform to unrealistic beauty standards can have devastating effects on mental health. Social media has given rise to another subculture that places increasing pressure and emphasis on appearance, particularly among teenage boys and young men.

The South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF) is concerned about the expected surge in gambling-related-harm as the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off. Sports betting currently accounts for 70% of the country’s gambling market, and the heightened interest in soccer during the tournament is predicted to drive significant betting activity. The SARGF’s National Responsible Gambling Programme already reports a concerning rise in gambling-related harm, with counsell