TO: ALL MEDIA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: 14 SEPTEMBER 2026
GAUTENG LEGISLATURE TIGHTENS OVERSIGHT ON GAMBLING SECTOR
The Gauteng Legislature’s Standing Committee on the Scrutiny of Subordinate Legislation (CSSL) will conduct its second round of oversight visits to key gambling establishments in Ekurhuleni on Tuesday, 15 September 2026.
Led by Committee Chairperson, Honourable Matshidiso Mfikoe, the visits form part of the Committee’s ongoing assessment of the implementation and effectiveness of the legislative and regulatory framework governing Gauteng’s gambling industry.
During the visits, the Committee will engage directly with industry stakeholders to assess whether the existing regulatory framework is achieving its intended objectives and keeping pace with developments in the gambling environment.
The Committee will assess:
•Compliance with applicable legislation and regulations;
•The impact of the regulatory framework on gambling operators;
•Challenges currently affecting the industry; and
•Areas where the legislative framework may require strengthening or refinement.
Stakeholders will be given an opportunity to raise practical challenges relating to the implementation of legislation and regulations. The information gathered will assist the Legislature in determining whether the current regulatory framework remains responsive, effective and fit for purpose.
Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the oversight visits as
follows:
First Session:
Date: Tuesday, 15 September 2026
Venue: Carnival City Casino
Time: 09h00am
Second Session:
Date: Tuesday, 15 September 2026
Venue: The Emperors Palace Casino
Time: 12h00pm
ISSUED BY GPL’S COMMUNICATIONS UNIT ON BEHALF OF CHAIRPERSON OF THE COMMITTEE, HONOURABLE MATSHIDISO MFIKOE
For interview requests with the Chairperson of the Committee, please contact: Mrs Tshadi Mashifane on 083 445 8181
