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NPC urges South Africa to tighten gambling advertising rules

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South Africa’s National Planning Commission (NPC) called for stronger controls on gambling advertising in a media statement released on 20 November 2025. It cited National Gambling Board figures showing bets exceeded R1.14 trillion and gross revenue reached R59.3 billion in 2023/24, and recommended restrictions on adverts during family programmes and on influencer marketing.

The NPC’s recommendations could restrict gambling advertising during family programmes and influencer marketing in South Africa.

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South Africa’s gambling boards run underage and illegal gambling awareness campaigns

South Africa’s National Gambling Board and North West Gambling Board, working with CoGTA community development workers, held awareness activities in North West province. They spoke with commuters, residents and school pupils about underage gambling, illegal operators and how to report unlawful activity.

The National Gambling Board (NGB) ran awareness initiatives in North West province alongside the North West Gambling Board (NWGB) and CoGTA community development workers, according to the NGB. The aim was to warn the public about the dangers of underage and illegal gambling. Commuters, residents and school pupils were among those reached.

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