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Gauteng MEC terminates gambling board CEO and CFO contracts

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Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, Gauteng’s MEC for Economic Development, Agriculture and Rural Development, terminated the employment contracts of Gauteng Gambling Board CEO Karabo Mbele and chief financial officer Oscar Maripane, she said. The action followed investigations into alleged governance failures, including procurement irregularities and payment authorisations without documentation; an administrator has been appointed while the province rebuilds the board.

The regulator’s leadership changes and interim administration may affect oversight of gambling in Gauteng.

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Allwyn UK creates three leadership roles and removes three executive posts

Allwyn UK is restructuring its leadership, creating social impact, marketing and digital roles while phasing out three executive positions, the company said. Alastair Ruxton will become Director of Social Impact, Stephen Taylor will start as interim Chief Marketing Officer on 17 November, and recruitment for the Chief Digital Officer role is ongoing. Mark Smith will remain as a technology strategy adviser until June 2027; Richard Dawkins and Sarah Venning will also leave the company.

The company is adding three senior positions: a Director of Social Impact, a Chief Marketing Officer and a Chief Digital Officer. Under the restructuring, three C-level positions will be removed.

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