The Mpumalanga Economic Regulator (MER) is a public entity under the Mpumalanga Provincial Government.
The vision of the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator is to be at the forefront of effective regulation of the gambling and liquor industries within Mpumalanga.
The mission of the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator is to ensure the integrity of the gambling and liquor industries through efficient regulation within the Mpumalanga province of South Africa.
The objectives of the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator are to regulate the gambling and liquor industries in the province in terms of the relevant legislation, inter alia, to:
- Ensure the suitability of all persons wishing to participate in the gambling and liquor industries within Mpumalanga
- To ensure the effective and efficient regulation of gambling and liquor industries in terms of the relevant legislation
- Ensure that the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator operates in accordance with national, provincial and international gambling and liquor policies and standards
- Conduct research, with a view to advise Government on the socio-economic impact of gambling and liquor within the province
- Perform the functions of the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator in accordance with acceptable corporate governance practices
- Promote responsible gambling, liquor trade and consumption in the Mpumalanga Province through public awareness campaigns
- Promote transformation and sustainability of the gambling and liquor industries in the province
- Provide assurance that complete and accurate levies are paid as prescribed
Overseeing Department/Entity
Office Bearers/Management
Chairperson
- Ms N Lamula-Shirinda
Deputy Chairperson
- Mr D Mahlangu
Board Members
- Adv V Baloyi
- Ms LB Mabaso
- Ms P Maseko
- Mr TN Mzoneli
- Ms LL Nkosi
- Mr M Tsheke
CEO
- Mr Vusi Mtsweni
CFO
- Mr Lucas Maseko
Senior Management
- Ms Carla Bastos (Executive Manager: Audit)
- Mr Cedrick Chiloane (Executive Manager: Communications)
- Mr Nivard Lubisi (Executive Manager: Research and Planning)
- Mr Gcina Mashaba (Executive Manager: Compliance)
- Mr André Otto (Executive Manager: Licensing)
- Ms Yvonne Skepu (Executive Manager: Legal Services)
Contact Details
The contact details of the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator are listed in the table below.
| Physical Address: | 1st Avenue, White River, Mpumalanga, 1240 |
| Postal Address: | Private Bag X9908, White River, Mpumalanga, 1240 |
| Telephone: | 013 750 8000 |
| Email: | ceo@mer.org.za |
| Website: | mer.org.za |
