In Conversation With Mike Moriarty, DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Economic Development

The Democratic Alliance in Gauteng has welcomed the dismissal of the Gauteng Gambling Board Chief Executive Officer, Karabo Thuladu Mbele, saying the decision is long overdue. According to the DA, allegations of corruption, fraud, and abuse of office at the GGB were first raised by whistle-blowers as far back as 2020. The DA claims it previously questioned Mbele’s appointment, arguing that serious allegations of misconduct should have disqualified her from being appointed CEO. The party also alleges that concerns raised with the former MEC for Economic Development were ignored. Since 2023, the DA has been calling for an investigation into the appointment process, including whether the required qualifications were met. It further alleges that individuals linked to corruption were appointed under her leadership. The party has also welcomed the suspension of the GGB Chief Financial Officer, saying it is a positive step toward accountability, and has called for disciplinary processes to be properly concluded. The DA is now demanding a full investigation into the appointment of senior officials at the GGB, including those involved in recruitment decisions, and insists that all those implicated in wrongdoing must be held accountable. The party says it will continue to monitor the matter closely and has committed to pushing for clean governance, transparent appointments, and an end to political interference in hiring processes within public entities. The DA further argues that its broader plan to combat corruption includes merit-based appointments, an end to cadre deployment, and ensuring that disciplinary processes are completed within 90 days. Instagram · Twitter