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The rise of online betting in South Africa

We hear how the Covid-19 pandemic has led to an increase in young people gambling - and in some cases developing an addiction.

In the first of a two part series, we investigate the explosive growth of online gambling since the Covid-19 pandemic.

While betting company revenues have soared, many South African individuals and families are facing the consequences.

We hear from recovering gambling addicts and explore how economic hardship, weak regulation, and the prevalence of mobile betting platforms are fuelling a national crisis.

Produced and presented by Frey Lindsay

(Image: South African businessman looking at phone. Credit: Getty Images)

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18 minutes

On radio

Monday 07:32GMT

Broadcast

  • Monday 07:32GMT

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