Resources and Support for Responsible Gambling
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National Responsible Gambling Program
The National Responsible Gambling Program (NRGP) is a South African initiative dedicated to promoting safer gambling practices and offering support for individuals struggling with gambling issues. It provides a range of services to educate the public about the risks of gambling and to assist those affected by problem gambling. NRGP is offered by the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF). This foundation is a non-governmental organization that works with various stakeholders.
South African National Gambling Board
The National Gambling Board (NGB), an agency of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), is empowered by the National Gambling Act, 2004 (Act 7 of 2004) (‘the NGA’) to provide oversight over licensing and monitoring of licensees by provincial licensing authorities to ensure that national norms and standards are applied uniformly throughout the Republic. in relation to gambling throughout South Africa.Learn about gambling laws, regulations, and licensing in South Africa.
NRGP Self-Exclusion Program
If you find yourself in trouble due to your excessive gambling habits, you can request to be excluded from gambling. While the emphasis is still on the individual to bring their own gambling behaviour under control, the self-exclusion period could help you to take a break from gambling while you get help from the SARGF National Responsible Gambling Programme.
Gamblers Anonymous South Africa
Gamblers Anonymous has but one primary purpose – to carry its message to the compulsive gambler who still suffers. We invite you to explore the pages of this website in order that it might help you or someone you know with a gambling problem.
South African Depression and Anxiety Group
The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) is at the forefront of patient advocacy, education and destigmatisation of mental illness in the country. Its expertise lies in assisting patients and callers throughout South Africa with mental health queries. It has on its board a powerful team of Patients, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and General Practitioners. SADAG was established to serve as a support network for the thousands of South Africans who live with mental health problems.