Source: Mpumalanga Economic Regulator
The Mpumalanga Economic Regulator (MER) and the Nkangala District Teacher Development Governance Unit scheduled an awareness event at Matimba Secondary School in KwaMhlanga, South Africa, for 29 July 2026. The campaign addresses underage gambling, particularly online gambling, and underage alcohol consumption.
The event addresses underage gambling risks in a school setting.
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