Gambling is light entertainment for some, but for 48-year-old City resident Jason Kauhondamwa, a three-decade addiction has left him so broken he is now pleading to be legally banned from entering any casino.

A Windhoek resident, Mandla Paulus, has opened up about his recovery from alcohol and drug addiction.

In a brave and candid interview with nbc News, Paulus detailed how he achieved remaining sober for over 14 years.