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Can I complete the self-exclusion form on behalf of a family member or friend?

Category: Responsible Gambling & Self-Exclusion
No — self-exclusion in South Africa is a voluntary personal decision and the form must generally be completed and signed by the person who wants to be excluded. The application requires the individual’s own signature (often in the presence of a Commissioner of Oaths, casino staff, or a gambling board official) and a declaration that they are doing so voluntarily and without duress. This protects everyone’s rights and complies with the law. However, as a concerned family member or friend you can still play a very important supportive role. In certain serious cases, the law does allow a family member to apply to a court for a third-party exclusion order (where the court orders the person to be placed on the excluded register). This is more formal and usually requires legal assistance.
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In South Africa, the gambling industry saw a record R1.5 trillion amount wagered during the 2024/25 financial year, generating R75 billion in gross gambling revenue (what operators keep after payouts). (reference igamingbusiness.com)
Around 65.7% of adults gambled at least once, more than double the rate in 2017, with over 50% (and up to 40% frequently) of working South Africans participating — highest among men aged 30–49. (reference news24.com)
Lower-income earners (R8,000–R15,000/month) are hit hardest: many spend up to 40% of their gross income on gambling, with 40–41% doing so specifically to cover household expenses or debt. (reference dailymaverick.co.za)
Problem gambling affects 31% of active gamblers (a fivefold rise since 2017), fuelling a cycle of debt, poverty, and family strain among the working class amid economic pressures. (reference news24.com)

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