Very well written and I like your holistic view:" ... a starting point for addressing the so-called “gambling crisis” outside the state lies in South Africa’s socio-economic crisis, which has effectively locked millions of able-bodied people out of the labour market and driven them to interactive gambling as a means of generating income. If we accept that desperation is the core driver of the prevalence of interactive gambling, then it follows that tackling the socio-economic crisis can deliver real and meaningful change."
Very well articulated as always Ayanda, you even challenged my view.. and you are right the state is over reaching YET AGAIN into personal freedoms.
Thank you for engaging with the piece Cynthia!
Your "Very well articulated as always Ayanda", yes, I agree, his articulation is excellent!
I agree. The act is an attempt to address one of the symptoms of state failure.
That’s well said. I am not a fan of gambling, but you are right, it’s not mine or anyone else business what other grownups do
Gambling of all types, is a tax on the stupid. Legislation will not make people clever. Simple truth...
Very well written and I like your holistic view:" ... a starting point for addressing the so-called “gambling crisis” outside the state lies in South Africa’s socio-economic crisis, which has effectively locked millions of able-bodied people out of the labour market and driven them to interactive gambling as a means of generating income. If we accept that desperation is the core driver of the prevalence of interactive gambling, then it follows that tackling the socio-economic crisis can deliver real and meaningful change."