Gambling Authority Tackles Addiction

Thulisizwe Johnson PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Thulisizwe Johnson PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

The Gambling Authority has acknowledged that gambling addiction exists amongst some participants who indulge in the activity and has made efforts to address the issue accordingly.

Addressing the media on Friday, the Authority’s CEO Thulisizwe Johnson said a national prevalence survey will be carried out.

It is expected the study will give the board a detailed insight of the nature of gambling in the country, something that will help in developing strategies for safer gambling.

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Depression is real; let's take care of our mental health

It is not uncommon in this part of the world for parents to actually punish their children when they show signs of depression associating it with issues of indiscipline, and as a result, the poor child will be lashed or given some kind of punishment. We have had many suicide cases in the country and sadly some of the cases included children and young adults. We need to start looking into issues of mental health with the seriousness it...

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