Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Rise Mzansi concerned about online gambling in the country

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Rise Mzansi is calling on the Social Development Department to address online gambling in the country. They party’s MP Makashule Gana told Parliament that regulating the sector can't be done by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition alone. Parliament has heard how gambling is affecting some social grant recipients who queue at gambling sites on pay day. Phemelo speaks to Gana about his concerns about gambling in the country.
13 Jan 3PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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