More than half of South African workers are turning to sports betting and online gambling to cover monthly expenses and repay debt, according to Old Mutual's Savings and Investments Monitor 2026. The study found 53% of workers are betting, with 42% doing so frequently. Old Mutual warns the trend is eroding household savings, deepening debt and exposing financially vulnerable families to greater financial risk. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Old Mutual's head of Financial Education John Manyike joins us 

<p>More than half of South African workers are turning to sports betting and online gambling to cover monthly expenses and repay debt, according to Old Mutual's Savings and Investments Monitor 2026. The study found 53% of workers are betting, with 42% doing so frequently. Old Mutual warns the trend is eroding household savings, deepening debt and exposing financially vulnerable families to greater financial risk. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Old Mutual's head of Financial Education John Manyike joins us&nbsp;</p>

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News and Current Affairs Show hosted by award-winning presenter Sakina Kamwendo, on weekdays from noon to 1pm on SAfm 104-107fm. 

<p>News and Current Affairs Show hosted by award-winning presenter Sakina Kamwendo, on weekdays from noon to 1pm on SAfm 104-107fm. </p>