Gaming is becoming a real sport in South Africa Competitive gaming has seen a massive increase in popularity over the past few years, both internationally and in South Africa. Games such as Dota 2 and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive have helped take eSports to an international scale, with gaming tournaments surpassing conventional sports in viewership and prize pools. South African eSports has seen steady growth, and although the local scene is not as large as in countries like the US or Sweden, competitive gaming is on its way to becoming a real sport locally. eSports is no longer confined to online live streaming and has made many appearances on TV channels, including ESPN. South African sport channels have also become involved, with SuperSport debuting its first eSports event in March last year. As more money is invested in South African eSports and it is given more exposure, local gamers are beginning to earn enough to become professional competitors. See http://ift.tt/2ph03sc
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