South Africa, March 6 -- A gaming industry on the rise

This creative momentum is unfolding alongside strong growth in South Africa's gaming economy. According to Newzoo data, in 2023, the local gaming sector generated R7,3bn ($266m) in revenue, marking a significant 52% year-on-year increase.

Nearly half of South African gamers are between the ages of 14 and 28, underscoring the youth-driven nature of the industry.

What was once considered a niche hobby has become a major cultural and economic force.

Gaming as a cultural and social ecosystem

The majority of South Africans under thirty five engage with video games either as players, livestream viewers or content creators.

More than 60% of this digitally native generation consume gami...