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South Africa's main specialist service is the National Responsible Gambling Programme (NRGP), a public-private partnership funded by the licensed gambling industry and run by the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation. Its toll-free helpline offers free counselling and referral to a national network of trained treatment professionals, including face-to-face therapy at no cost to the client. The NRGP also supports people who have self-excluded. Gamblers Anonymous holds meetings in major cities. People in acute distress can also reach national mental health support organisations, and family members can access counselling through the NRGP.
National Responsible Gambling Programme (NRGP) 0800 006 008Toll-free helpline offering free counselling, treatment referrals and support for people who have self-excluded and their families.
Official site (type it in): responsiblegambling.org.za
Free face-to-face counselling with accredited professionals across the country, arranged through the NRGP helpline.
National record of self-excluded people, maintained by the National Gambling Board and shared with licensed operators.
Official site (type it in): ngb.org.za
Peer meetings in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and other cities.
Each province's gambling board licenses operators and handles complaints, for example the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board and the Gauteng Gambling Board.
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National Register of Excluded Persons — national register, minimum 6 months.
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How to start the conversation, protect your finances and look after yourself.
Support for families →We list services for information only and are not affiliated with any of them. Numbers and opening hours can change — if a number doesn't connect, check the organisation's official website. Last reviewed October 2026.
