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Dr. Karabo Mbele , the CEO of the Gauteng Gambling Board was fired, and the CFO was suspended.
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Why:Â A forensic report found serious problems, including:
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Poor governance (bad decision-making)
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Irregular procurement (improper purchasing)
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Financial misconduct (wrong handling of money)
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Specific CEO failures:Â Interfered with funding, approved payments without proper documents, failed to follow rules.
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Specific CFO failures:Â Broke financial laws, ignored internal controls.
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Background:Â Several board members resigned in December 2025. Many whistleblower complaints had been made.
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Next steps:Â An administrator will be appointed while a new board is formed.
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Official stance:Â The government stated it will not tolerate corruption or abuse of public resources.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
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| December 2025 | Several board members of the Gauteng Gambling Board resign. |
| Before March 2026 (likely early 2026) | Forensic investigation report is completed, revealing governance and financial failures. |
| March 2026 (announcement date) | MEC dismisses the CEO and suspends the CFO based on the report. |
| Future | An administrator will be appointed, and a new board will be established. |
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