Sport 29 October 2026, 08:30 via IOL Sport

How mobile technology is transforming the South African sports experience

Mobile phones, live statistics and online communities are changing how South Africans follow sport, while esports, streaming and interactive betting raise new questions about access, regulation and responsible use.

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