MER urges traders to comply with liquor laws.
Chief Executive Officer, Mr Vusi Mtsweni has called for heightened compliance with liquor laws.
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MER destroys illegal gambling machines
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
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…
STAKEHOLDERS WORKSHOP ON PROHIBITED GAMBLING OPERATIONS
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.…
Crowning Miss Mpumalanga 2023
Bokamoso Machika is the new Miss Mpumalanga 2023. Hailing from the Thembisile Hani Local Municipality.
Miss Mpumalanga 2023 Top 9 Finalists – Workshop
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…
Liquor Stakeholders workshop – Mbombela
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.
Liquor Stakeholders workshop – Elukwatini
The MER conducted a Liquor Stakeholders workshop to outline most of the licensing conditions that have been improved over the years to accelerate compliance.
Liquor Stakeholders workshop – Secunda
The MER conducted a Liquor Stakeholders workshop to outline most of the licensing conditions that have been improved over the years to accelerate compliance.
Liquor Stakeholders workshop – Ermelo
The MER conducted a Liquor Stakeholders workshop to outline most of the licensing conditions that have been improved over the years to accelerate compliance.
Appointment of Acting Chief Executive Officer
The Mpumalanga Economic Regulator (“MER”) is pleased to announce the extension of the appointment of Mr. Lucas Maseko, as Acting Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”). Mr. Maseko will continue on a temporary/interim basis for a period not exceeding five (5) months, or the date of appointment of the Chief Executive Officer, whichever comes first. This…
MER Festive Season’s greetings
MER Festive Season’s Greetings The MEC, Ms NE Hlophe: Finance, Economic Development and Tourism wishes you a peaceful and harm free festive season.
World Aids Day 2022 Commemoration – Exhibition
The MER provided services to the community during World Aids Day 2022 commemoration at Delmas, Victor Khanye Local Municipality.
Appointment of Acting Chief Executive Officer
Appointment of Acting Chief Executive Officer The Mpumalanga Economic Regulator (“MER”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Lucas Maseko, as Acting Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), with effect from 01 December 2022, for a period…
16 Days of Activism – Exhibition
The MER provided services to the community of Mkhondo Local Municipality. #16DaysOfActivism
Happy Mandela Day
As we commemorate the Mandela Month, we call on everyone in the community to work together to protect our children. At all costs, let us STOP underage drinking and make sure that children under the age of 18 stay out of taverns, shebeens, pubs, and bottle stores.
Exhibition – DEDT Youth Business Expo
The MER provided services during the DEDT Youth business Expo at Daggakraal, Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Local Municipality.
Exhibition – Coronation of Kgoshi S Chiloane
The MER provided services during the coronation of Kgoshi Chiloane at Buffelshoek, in Bushbuckridge Local Municipality.
Youth Day Exhibition
Mpumalanga Premier, Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane visited the MER stall during the Youth Day 2022 exhibition to know about the services provided to the youth.
Appointment of Acting Chief Executive Officer
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MER Office Closure – Festive Season 2021
Appointment of Acting Chief Executive Officer 1 file(s) 143.88 KB Download
Appointment of Acting Chief Executive Officer
Appointment of Acting Chief Executive Officer 1 file(s) 143.88 KB Download
Gambling and Liquor Application Processes
MER Gambling Liquor Application Process 1 file(s) 762.42 KB Download
Matters for Liquor Licence Holders
MER Matters for Liquor Licence Holders Poster 1 file(s) 522.30 KB Download
Responsible Alcohol Trading and Consumption
MER Responsible Alcohol Consumption 1 file(s) 361.17 KB Download
New Operating Hours for Liquor Vendors During Covid-19 Pandemic
Government gazetted regulations on the coronavirus pandemic and the national state of disaster has included that taverns, restaurants and clubs be closed by 6pm. “All on-consumption premises selling liquor must be closed between 6pm and 9am the next morning on weekdays and Saturdays, and from 1pm on Sundays and public holidays. These times will also…
The crowning of Miss Mpumalanga 2020 postponed
According to a statement issued by the organising company of Miss Mpumalanga, Mzimari’s CEO, Gugu Nyarenda, in response to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s declaration of the Corona virus as a national disaster, it had been decided to postpone the crowning of the latest Miss Mpumalanga. The Mpumalanga Economic Regulator (MER), had agreed with these measures. The…
Corona Virus (Covid-19) Declared a National Disaster
President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared the coronavirus disease a national disaster on Sunday 15 March. The Covid-19 has spread across South Africa. Initially, it was a group of 10 individuals who had traveled from Italy to South Africa. The 38-year-old man from the group was the first person to test positive for the virus in…
Illegal gambling machines crushed!
On Friday, 04 November 2016, the Mpumalanga Gambling Board (“MGB”) destroyed 45 illegal gambling machines in Mbombela. These illegal gambling machines, which continued to infiltrate the gambling environment at the expense of legalised gambling operations, were confiscated from illegal operations throughout the Province. The machines, the majority of which are Chinese roulettes or 50c machines…
Mer consultative workshops yields positive results in the regulation of liqour in the province
The drive to promote compliance and do away with the fraudulent and old liquor licence has this far yielded positive results within the liquor industry in the province. The Mpumalanga Economic Regulator (“MER”) in partnership with the South African Police Service (“SAPS”) have embarked on numerous consultative workshops since the beginning of this year. This…
Media statement: illegal gambling machines demolished
On Friday, 12 October 2018, Miss Mpumalanga 2018, who is also MER Ambassador, Vanessa Hollenbach attended the destruction of 38 illegal gambling machines in Mbombela. The machines were confiscated from illegal operations throughout the Province in partnership with SAPS. This is an ongoing operation to eradicate illegal gambling in the Province. The majority of machines…
Mpumalanga Provincial Gazette-Amendments of the Mpumalanga Gambling Rules
Mpumalanga Provincial Gazette-Amendments of the Mpumalanga Gambling Rules 1 file(s) 389.39 KB Download
Mer compliance pilot project
The Mpumalanga Economic Regulator in partnership with the Mpumalanga Liquor Traders Forum and Aware.org have embarked on a pilot project at the Thembisile Hani municipality with the aim to promote compliance within the liquor industry in Mpumalanga on 22 August 2018. This is the first of its kind in the province where 93 liquor outlets…
MGB consults the public on casino licensing policy
During the last two weeks of July 2012, the Mpumalanga Gambling Board (“the Board”) held three public hearings, in Nelspruit, Secunda and Kwamhlanga, in respect of the proposed amendment to the casino licensing policy. The hearings afforded members of the public an opportunity to express their views on the proposed policy amendment. Oral and written…
Media statement – mer interact with liquor traders in delmas
The Mpumalanga Economic Regulator “MER” together with the Department of Community Safety Security and Liaison, Local Municipalities, Department of Home Affairs and the Community Policing Forum embarked on a joined workshop on 30 January 2018 where liquor traders were urged to comply with the Mpumalanga Liquor Licencing Act and conditions that comes with their licences.…
Media statement – mer interact with liquor traders in balfour
The Mpumalanga Economic Regulator (“MER”) held a consultative meeting with liquor associations and relevant stakeholders. This meeting took place at Dipaliseng Municipality in Balfour on Tuesday, 20 February 2018. The purpose of the meeting was to remind liquor traders about the negative impact of non-compliance and irresponsible trading. The meeting was attended by the Department…
Mpumalanga gambling board celebrates its 20th anniversary
The Mpumalanga Gambling Board (MGB) is proud to be celebrating 20 years of unbroken service delivery to the people of Mpumalanga. This key milestone is not only a reflection of the Board’s successful establishment of a gambling industry in the Province, but is also proof of its adherence to strict corporate governance and social ethics,…
International Association Of Gaming Regulators Re-elects President, Posts Record Attendance At First Conference In Asia
The International Association of Gaming Regulators, Inc. (IAGR) re-elected Susan Hensel of Pennsylvania, United States, as president during the association’s first conference in Asia, which was held recently in Singapore. Hensel is Director of Licensing for the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board and the first female elected to oversee the association. She is credited with enhancing…
Destruction of forfeited gambling machines
During the last two weeks of July 2012, the Mpumalanga Gambling Board (“the Board”) held three public hearings, in Nelspruit, Secunda and Kwamhlanga, in respect of the proposed amendment to the casino licensing policy. The hearings afforded members of the public an opportunity to express their views on the proposed policy amendment. Oral and written…