Op-Ed: Social workers are central to addressing the issue of problem gambling
March is Social Work Month, and if there is one thing I wish South Africans understood better, it is this: when gambling stops being entertainment and starts becoming a lifeline people cling to, social workers are often the very first people they turn to.
Gambling Act leaves SA children at risk as online and mobile gambling mushrooms
South African children are increasingly vulnerable to gambling and gaming addiction. The National Gambling Act 2004 offers insufficient protection for both children and adults struggling with this widespread addiction.
Proposed Gambling Advertising Code Signals Shift Towards Stronger Consumer Protection
In a significant step towards reshaping South Africa’s gambling advertising environment, the Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) convened a stakeholder workshop to examine the future of responsible gambling advertising amid the rapid growth of digital platforms.