Day 1

13 November, 2025
7:30 am - 8:15 am

Registration and Refreshments

8:30 am - 9:00 am

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Adv Joe Nalane SC- Board Chairperson: South African Responsible Gambling Foundation

9:00 am - 9:45 am

Keynote Address

The South African Gambling Landscape

9:45 am - 10:45 am

Research Presentation: Understanding the effects of technological advancement and the socio-economic impact of sports betting.

Mrs Sibongile Simelane-Quntana, Executive Director, South African Responsible Gambling Foundation

10:45 am - 11:15 am

Presentation: National Socio-Economic Impact Study

Ms Yvonne Gwenhure, Senior Manager: Strategy and Organisational Performance, National Gambling Board

11:15 am - 11:30 am

Presentation International Best Practices and Future Preparedness

GREO (Canada)

11:30 am - 12:15 pm

Panel Discussion: Understanding Gambling Behaviour and Disorders

Moderators: Dr SS Mothapo, Psychiatrist, Three Leaves Clinic Panellists: •Mr Anele Siswana: Clinical Psychologist •Mr Sgwili Gumede: Chairman, Sport Industry Group Africa •Mr Oscar Bishop: Recovering from Gambling Addiction •Ms Lucricia Nkambule: Social Worker and National Responsible Gambling Programme Treatment Professional •Ms Nyanisa Gqwede: Counselling, Treatment and Social Services Manager, South African Responsible Gambling Foundation

1:45 pm - 1:45 pm

Panel Discussion: Regulation, Policy Development, and Compliance

Moderator: Adv Themba Ngobese: Executive Regulatory Services, Gauteng Gambling Board Panellists: •Ms Tsholofelo Shale: Gambling Law and Policy, Regulatory Policy and Legislation, Department of Trade, Industry and Competition •Mr Makashule Gana: Rise Mzansi MP, dtic Parliamentary Portfolio Committee Member •Mr Roger William Tobias Chance: Democratic Alliance MP, dtic Parliamentary Portfolio Committee Member •Mr Robin Bennett: Head of Regulatory Compliance, Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board •Ms Gail Schimmel: CEO, Advertising Regulatory Board •Ms Zandile Dlamini: Legal and Compliance, Hollywoodbets

2:30 pm - 3:15 pm

Panel Discussion: Innovation, Technology, and Responsible Gambling

Moderator: Mrs Sibongile Simelane, Quntana: Executive Director, South African Responsible Gambling Foundation Panellists: •Ms Nto Vinkhumbo: Manager for Innovation and Research, KwaZulu-Natal Economic Regulatory Authority •Mr Shelton Pagiwa: Chief Technology Officer, National Gambling Board •Ms Samantha Berry: Vice President, Product for Sportradar’s Integrity and Regulatory Services •Mr Manuele Carra: Chairman & CCO, iSolutions •Mr Wayne Lurie, Gambling Regulatory Attorney •Mr Zuko Phandle: Audit and Compliance Manager, Eastern Cape Gambling Board

3:15 pm - 3:45 pm

Presentations: Gambling and Vulnerable Populations

Presenter 1: Dr Mandu Selepe: Psychologist, National Responsible Gambling Programme Treatment Professional Presenter 2: Ms Sonia Maphosa: Assistant Manager, Social Services, South African Responsible Gambling Foundation Presentation Title: Mitigating the impact of gambling in socially and economically disadvantaged communities.

3:45 pm - 4:30 pm

Panel Discussion: Challenges in Responsible Gambling Implementation

Moderator: Mr Lebogang Seoheng: Advocacy & Communications Manager, South African Responsible Gambling Foundation Panellists: •Mr Luvuyo Tshoko: Strategic Services Manager, Eastern Cape Gambling Board •Ms Lynette Kamineth: Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Manager, National Gambling Board •Mr Justice Ditlhong: Senior Compliance Manager, SuperSportbet •Ms Clarissa Naidoo: Communications, KZN Economic Regulatory Authority

4:30 pm - 4:40 pm

Closing Remarks

Day one programme closure