The KwaZulu-Natal Economic Regulatory Authority (KZNERA) was established in May 2024 by the amalgamation of the KwaZulu-Natal Liquor Authority and the KwaZulu-Natal Gaming and Betting Board. This public entity is owned by the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government.
The legislative mandate of the KwaZulu-Natal Economic Regulatory Authority is to provide for the regulation and economic empowerment of the liquor and gambling industries in the province of KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa.
The legal mandate of the KwaZulu-Natal Economic Regulatory Authority is to implement both the KZN Liquor Licensing Act 6 of 2010 (Liquor Licensing Act) and the KZN Gaming and Betting Act of 2010 (Gaming and Betting Act).
Overseeing Department/Entity
Office Bearers/Management
Chairperson
- Ms Mbali Myeni
Deputy Chairperson
- Prof Bonke Dumisa
Board Members
- Mr Lucky Gabela
- Mr Thamsanqa Hlongwa
- Mrs Nathi Khanyile
- Ms Fikile Mkhize
- Inkosi Mabhudu Tembe
- Mr Mfundo Thango
CEO
- Ms Portia Baloyi (Interim)
Communications Officers
- Ms Clarissa Naidoo (Manager: Communications)
Contact Details
The contact details of the KwaZulu-Natal Economic Regulatory Authority are listed in the table below.
| Physical Address: | 1st & 18th Floors, Marine Building, 22 Dorothy Nyembe Street, Durban |
| Telephone: | 031 583 1800 |
| Website: | www.kznera.org.za |
