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The Mpumalanga Economic Regulator (MER), an Entity of the DEDT is established to regulate gambling and liquor in the Mpumalanga Province.

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Power Talk by Mr Vusi Mtsweni, CEO of Mpumalanga Economic Regulator during the Gaming Tech Summit Africa 2026, Nairobi - Kenya.

Main Theme
Regulation must enable sustainable industry growth while protecting the public interest, striking a balance between control and progress.

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The MER, together with the SARGF, had the privilege of presenting at the Methodist Church of Southern Africa Limpopo District Clergy Convocation on Gambling Awareness held at Nutting House Lodge, Mbombela Local Municipality.

The engagement focused on gambling awareness. #MER

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#MpumalangaEconomicRegulator #mpumalangaaprovincethatworksforall #GambleResponsibly #DrinkResponsibly

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Taking Risks Wisely @Mashishing Secondary School with Miss Mpumalanga 2026 and the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation #MpumalangaEconomicRegulator #notounderagedrinking #notounderagegambling #mpumalangaaprovincethatworksforall #SARGF

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The MER, in partnership with the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation and Miss Mpumalanga 2026 @m.mndebele , engaged learners at Sinenhlanhla Secondary School, Kamhola Secondary School, and Emjindini Secondary School through the “Taking Risks Wisely” programme.

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The MER, SARGF and Miss MP 2026, continued the #TakingRiskWisely campaign at DD Mabuza Comprehensive School and Tikhuni Sec School, educating learners on the risks of gambling and liquor consumption while inspiring them to stay focused on their education and future goals.

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The MER, in partnership with the SARGF visited Ndindane Secondary School to educate learners on the dangers of underage gambling and drinking through the Taking Risk Wisely programme.

#saynotounderagegambling

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MER Ambassador 2026 @Masibulele Mndebele Miss Mpumalanga 2026 #MERAmbassador

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@WonderNkosi Apologies for the delayed response.
Thank you for raising this, Mr Nkosi. The MER takes reports of illegal taverns and unlicensed liquor trading seriously. Please report specific locations to MER or your nearest SAPS.
Send details to [email protected] or call 013 750 8000.

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Say NO to underage drinking. #GambleResponsibly #notounderagegambling

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Today we are exhibiting in Phola, within the City of Mbombela Local Municipality, in commemoration of Freedom Day 2026. Our focus is on educating the public about responsible gambling and raising awareness on where to access support for gambling addiction.
#FreedomDay2026 #MER

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Miss Mpumalanga 2026 top 10 finalists workshop with SARGF @responsiblegambling #roadtocrowningmissmpumalanga2026 #mpumalangaeconomicregulator

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Happy Easter 🐣 #dontdrinkanddrive #mpumalangaeconomicregulator #mpumalangaaprovincethatworksforall

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Happy Easter! #MpumalangaEconomicRegulator #mpumalangaaprovincethatworksforall #DrinkResponsibly #GambleResponsibly @malibongwe_mkhwanazii @miss_mpumalanga

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The MER offices will be closed for the Easter Weekend from Thursday, 02 April 2026 to Monday, 06 April 2026. Resuming operations on Tuesday, 07 April 2026. #dontdrinkanddrive #GambleResponsibly #EasterWeekend2026 #mpumalangaeconomicregulator

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Excessive gambling may cause addiction! For help with gambling related problems call: the NRGP on 0800006008 or send a WhatsApp to 076 675 0710. #MpumalangaEconomicRegulator #mpumalangaaprovincethatworksforall #MER #GambleResponsibly

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Don’t allow alcohol to keep controlling you. Get HELP! Contact SANCA on 011 892 3829 or WhatsApp [phone]. #MpumalangaEconomicRegulator #DrinkResponsibly

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Today marks the final day of our exhibition during the Taking Legislature to the People. We appreciate the opportunity to engage with the community, share important information on responsible gambling and responsible liquor consumption, and promote compliance within the industry.

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The MER, together with Miss Mpumalanga 2025, @malibongwe_mkhwanazii continued with its exhibition activities and also participated in the Youth Sector Stakeholders Engagement held during the TLP programme at Mpuluzi, Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality.
#MER #TLP

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The MER joined the Taking Legislature to the People programme in Mpuluzi, Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality, engaging directly with community members about responsible gambling and alcohol use, reminding the public that gambling should be for adults entertainment.