[Daily Maverick] Instead of reflecting economic confidence, the surge in gambling appears to be happening alongside growing hardship, debt and uncertainty for millions of South Africans.
Saturday 14 February 2026
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South Africa: Economic Pressure and the Gambling Surge in SA - - What the Numbers Really Mean
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