Everything you need to know about statutory self-exclusion under the National Gambling Act 7 of 2004.
Self-exclusion in South Africa is a statutory process, not a voluntary opt-in programme. It is governed by primary legislation and enforceable nationally.
Section 14 creates the right to self-exclusion and requires the NGB to maintain a national register of excluded persons. All licensed gambling operators are legally bound to enforce it.
The prescribed application form under Government Gazette No. 26994 (12 November 2004). FMSA completes and submits this form on your behalf as your authorised representative.
Your digital signature is legally valid under the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002. It has the same legal force as a wet signature on paper.
All personal information is processed under the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013. Your data is encrypted, anonymised for research, and retained securely for 5 years.
FMSA processes and submits the NGB Form 1/1 as published under Government Gazette No. 26994 (12 November 2004), being the current accepted version. No further amendments to this form have been gazetted. We confirm submission to you by email.
Responsibility for processing your application, notifying Provincial Gambling Boards, and enforcing your exclusion rests with the NGB and the 9 Provincial Gambling Boards. FMSA submits and follows up on your behalf.
Visit my.selfexclusion.co.za and register with your email address. Your account is encrypted and private.
Enter your SA ID number. Confirm via facial biometric matched against Department of Home Affairs records through Smile Identity. OTP sent to your mobile number.
Provide your personal details, choose your exclusion duration, and sign your Proxy Consent Certificate electronically.
FMSA generates your NGB Form 1/1 (current version, Gazette No. 26994) and submits it to the National Gambling Board. You receive copies of all documents by email.
Choose the duration that is right for you. All durations are legally binding and nationally enforced.
Minimum period. Suitable for a short-term commitment while you seek support.
One year of protected exclusion. Recommended as a minimum meaningful period.
Five years of enforced exclusion. Allows time for sustained recovery and rebuilding.
Permanent self-exclusion. The strongest commitment. Cannot be revoked once registered.
Your exclusion is notified to all 9 Provincial Gambling Boards and every licensed casino operator in South Africa.
Regulates all gambling in Gauteng province including Johannesburg and Pretoria.
Regulates gambling and racing in the Western Cape including Cape Town.
Regulates gambling in KwaZulu-Natal including Durban and Pietermaritzburg.
Regulates gambling in the Eastern Cape including Gqeberha and East London.
Regulates gambling in Limpopo province.
Regulates gambling in Mpumalanga province.
Regulates gambling in the North West province including Sun City.
Regulates gambling in the Free State including Bloemfontein.
Regulates gambling in the Northern Cape including Kimberley.
Physical self-exclusion and digital blocking serve different functions. Use both for the strongest protection.
Bars you from all licensed physical gambling premises in South Africa. Legally binding and nationally enforced via the NGB register. Free to apply.
Blocks access to gambling websites and apps on your devices. Not a legal obligation on operators, but a powerful personal protection tool. FMSA recommends Gamban and BetBlocker.
Confidential, legally binding, and completely free. Processed by the National Gambling Board.
Apply at my.selfexclusion.co.za →