Tag: Burdens of Gambling in South Africa

LIFESTYLE

How to support a loved one battling a gambling addiction

Gambling addiction is a complex and often misunderstood issue that can deeply affect not only those who struggle with it but also their families and friends. Also see: Prince Kaybee speaks out after fake AI gambling video fools fans In South Africa, where gambling is a popular pastime, the prevalence of gambling addiction is rising, making […]

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MONEY MANAGEMENT

The untold truth: The financial burden of gambling in South Africa 

As the boom in online gambling across the country gathers pace, the government is planning to hike taxes to contain addiction risks. According to Reuters, the government has proposed a national 20% tax on online gambling profits, which it says would more than double the revenue from the sector to 10 billion rand ($607 million) annually from 4.8 billion currently. The draft bill will be […]

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