South Africa’s gaming industry is a R7.3 billion industry. The country’s gaming industry is expected to continue to grow, driven by increasing smartphone penetration and a growing youth population with a keen gaming interest — 47% of gamers are aged 14 to 28 years. On the other hand, Esports is a form of competition using video games, typically organised as multiplayer contests between professional players, either individually or in teams. Today’s culture corner will zone in on this industry.