Pick n Pay

Pick n Pay chief executive Sean Summers called for a complete ban on gambling advertising in South Africa, arguing that online betting harms low-income households and drains money from the economy. He cited claims that offshore platforms take more than R1 billion a week and that about 20% of social grants go to mobile betting apps. The National Gambling Board and provincial regulators are signalling tighter controls, including on influencer promotions.

3 Nov 2025