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South Africa Tightens Gambling Laws and Advertising Rules
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South Africa Tightens Gambling Laws and Advertising Rules

South Africa’s National Gambling Policy Council is accelerating new gambling legislation and developing stricter advertising regulations to strengthen oversight of the country’s gambling industry.

South Africa’s National Gambling Policy Council is accelerating new gambling legislation and developing stricter advertising regulations to strengthen oversight of the country’s gambling industry.

Minister of Trade and Industry Parks Tau announced that the NGPC has been actively meeting since July 2025 to address gambling challenges and formulate new policies. The government aims to enhance regulations to tackle addiction concerns and ensure responsible gambling practices.

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