The Chief Executive Officer of the Limpopo Gambling Board (LGB), Mr. Gregory Makoko, together with representatives from licensed operators Bettabets and Hollywoodbets South Africa, attended the tabling of the 2026/27 Budget Speech delivered by the Honorable MEC for the Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (LEDET), Mr. Tshitereke Matibe, at the Limpopo Legislature.
The Budget Speech outlined the Department’s mandate, key achievements, strategic priorities, and ongoing initiatives aimed at driving economic growth, job creation, investment attraction, and sustainable development across the province. It also highlighted the important role played by LEDET entities—particularly the Limpopo Gambling Board—in supporting the province’s broader economic development objectives.
The presence of the Limpopo Gambling Board and industry stakeholders reflects the Board’s commitment to advancing government initiatives that promote responsible economic growth, regulatory excellence, and transformation within the gambling sector. The engagement also provided an opportunity for stakeholders to align with the provincial government’s vision and priorities for the 2026/27 financial year.
As a regulatory authority, the Limpopo Gambling Board remains dedicated to ensuring a fair, transparent, and well-regulated gambling industry, while contributing to socio-economic development and promoting responsible gambling awareness throughout Limpopo.
Samuel Gabriel
findmoreafrica.com
