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Online gambling now SA’s new ‘silent epidemic’

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The thrill of online gambling has hit South Africa. Its popularity has surged, especially among young people. According to official data presented by the National Gambling Board to Parliament in October, the total gambling turnover for the 2024/25 financial year reached R1.5 trillion. November is recognised as Gambling Awareness Month in South Africa.

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13 Nov 2025 4AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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