Khayelitsha residents are demanding the removal of slot machines from local spaza shops, citing concerns that children are skipping school and developing gambling addictions, Cape {town} Etc reports.
According to locals, the presence of these machines is leading to serious issues among young people. Mthokozisi Kene, a resident, claimed that the machines have fostered widespread addiction.
He shared his personal struggle, saying, My son spends all his pocket money on the machines and then steals my money at home, just so he can keep playing.
Kene believes the situation is deteriorating and has called for shop owners to eliminate the machines, adding, Ive tried everything. My boy doesnt study, and he doesnt even eat.
He urged other parents to unite in this fight for their childrens futures, stating, We are losing our children right in front of us because some people are greedy and only care about profit.
