The Mpumalanga Economic Regulator (“MER”), conducted three (3) workshops in the gambling and liquor licensing processes with the South African Police Services (“SAPS”) The aim of the workshop was to educate the officials of the South African Police Service (“SAPS”) on prohibited gambling and illegal liquor trade. The workshop took place on the following District:…
On Monday, 09 October 2023, the MER visited the community of Mkhondo Local Municipality – eThandukukhanya to educate the community about responsible gambling and liquor consumption. “Responsible alcohol consumption means that you never have to feel sorry for what has happened while you were drinking. Basically, this means not becoming drunk. Responsible Gambling is gambling…
Chief Executive Officer, Mr Vusi Mtsweni has called for heightened compliance with liquor laws.
The Mpumalanga Economic Regulator in collaboration with the SAPS are tackling illegal gambling in the province by confiscating illegal gambling machines, mostly at spaza shops.
Appointment of Acting Chief Executive Officer The Mpumalanga Economic Regulator (“MER”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Vusi Mtsweni, as Acting Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), with effect from 01 June 2023 until further notice. Mr Mtsweni is currently the Executive Manager: Compliance. We congratulate Mr. Mtsweni on his Acting Appointment and express our…
The Mpumalanga Economic Regulator (“MER”) held a consultative workshop with the South African Police Service (SAPS) stakeholders. The workshop took place in the 3 District Municipality (Gert Sibande, Nkangala and Ehlanzeni) from 24 May 2023 until 26 May 2023. The purpose of the Workshop was to educate the SAPS Members on Prohibited Gambling Operations.…
Bokamoso Machika is the new Miss Mpumalanga 2023. Hailing from the Thembisile Hani Local Municipality.
The MER facilitated a workshop to educate the top 9 finalists about the MER mandate and services as well as the role of the incoming Queen, who will assume the MER ambassadorial role, to advocate public awareness of the gambling and liquor industries, through responsible gambling, liquor trade and consumption. The workshop took place at…
The MER conducted a Liquor Stakeholders workshop at Mbombela, to outline most of the licensing conditions that have been improved over the years to accelerate compliance.
The MER conducted a Liquor Stakeholders workshop to outline most of the licensing conditions that have been improved over the years to accelerate compliance.