The live performance of "The Gambler" by Steve Hofmeyr and Ricus Nel at the Sun Arena in 2019 is a prominent tribute to the classic country storytelling style . This collaboration brought together two of South Africa's leading voices in the Afrikaans and country music scenes to cover the iconic Don Schlitz composition . Performance Context
: During the show, the artists expressed their shared passion for country legends like Kenny Rogers , Johnny Cash, and Don Williams . Key Musical Elements
: The performance also featured a surprise contribution by Early B , adding a unique modern South African flair to the traditional country track .