SocietySouth Africa
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South Africa‘s online betting boom is fueling concerns about a growing gambling addiction crisis.
Recovering gamblers Sisanda Lwana and Gift Rikhotso describe how the promise of quick winnings led to mounting debts, strained relationships and severe emotional distress.
With online gambling surging since the COVID-19 pandemic, regulators, lawmakers and campaigners are debating how to respond.
While the government has proposed new taxes on betting operators, critics argue stricter regulation and limits on advertising are needed to curb addiction and protect vulnerable South Africans.
