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title: "Gauteng Gambling Board CEO Fired After Forensic Investigation - SA Casinos"
description: "Gauteng MEC for Economic Development, Agriculture and Rural Development Vuyiswa Ramokgopa has dismissed Gauteng Gambling Board CEO Dr Karabo Mbele with immediate effect after a forensic investigation found alleged governance failures, procurement irr"
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date: "2026-05-25T14:20:06+00:00"
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#  Gauteng Gambling Board CEO Fired After Forensic Investigation

  Monday, 25 May 2026

![Hollywoodbets Champions Chase 2026 Adds Durban July VIP Prize to Racing Season](https://www.southafricancasinos.co.za/images/gauteng-gambling-board-logo.webp)Gauteng MEC for Economic Development, Agriculture and Rural Development Vuyiswa Ramokgopa has dismissed Gauteng Gambling Board CEO Dr Karabo Mbele with immediate effect after a forensic investigation found alleged governance failures, procurement irregularities and financial misconduct at the regulator. The report was prepared by an independent legal team led by Advocate William Mokhare SC.

The investigation also made findings against CFO Oscar Maripane, who has been suspended pending an internal disciplinary process. According to SAnews, the findings included alleged failures in financial governance, procurement issues, non-compliance with the Public Finance Management Act and breakdowns in internal controls.

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News24 reported that the allegations included the irregular allocation of approximately R73 million in Social Development Fund and CSI funding, as well as the alleged improper disbursement of R23 million in Social and Economic Development funding. These remain allegations linked to the forensic report and any further legal process will need to follow its course.

## Why this matters for South African players

The Gauteng Gambling Board is not just an administrative body. Its functions include licensing gambling operators, registering people involved in gambling activities, approving gaming devices, collecting prescribed taxes and levies, and enforcing compliance with gambling laws in the province.

That makes good governance at the regulator important for players, operators and the wider South African gambling market. When a regulator is stable and properly managed, players can have more confidence that licensed gambling activity is being monitored, operators are being checked, and rules are being applied consistently.

Ramokgopa also said the Gauteng Gambling Board currently has no constituted board after several board members resigned in December 2025. An administrator is expected to be appointed while a new board is established.

## Safe betting and stronger regulation remain the priority

This case is a reminder that gambling regulation is being taken seriously in South Africa. The National Gambling Board says its role is to oversee gambling regulation across the country, and it recently highlighted the importance of protecting the public from illegal gambling activity through verified licensed operators.

For players, the practical message is simple: bet safely, use licensed operators where available, set limits before playing, and do not treat gambling as a way to solve financial pressure. Our list of online casinos is there to help South African players find quality gambling options, but players should still check licensing information, read the terms, and only bet what they can afford to lose.

Support is also available for anyone who feels gambling is becoming difficult to control. The South African Responsible Gambling Foundation provides free and confidential treatment and counselling for people affected by problem gambling and their immediate family members. The National Responsible Gambling Programme also explains that players can request self-exclusion through an operator, with counselling support available on 0800 006 008.

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