How should we tackle South Africa’s gambling problem?

Update: 2025-11-14

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As South Africa is witnessing a massive rise in gambling. Rise Mzansi National Assembly Whip, Makashule Gana joins us to outline the party’s seven-point plan that is aimed at addressing the gambling problem in this country. According to the National Gambling Board, South Africans spent R1.1 trillion in the local gambling industry between April 2023 and March 2024, with online platforms remaining popular as they are easily accessible in many ways.

GUEST: Makashule Gana, Rise Mzansi MP and Chief Organiser for the party

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