It was also complicated by the fact that Ngwane later worked for an ECGBB board client, the Vukani group, which is the largest operator of limited payout machines in South Africa.<\/p>\n
Nevertheless all charges against Mabutho Zwane were recently dropped, the ECGBB ordered to pay Zwane’s legal costs and he retained his position as CEO.<\/p>\n
Advocate Vass Soni SC indicated that the ECGB Act never applied to his appointment.<\/p>\n
Zwane was charged for his failure to disclose his relationship to Ngwane.<\/p>\n
Zwane survived the controversy.<\/p>\n
Under direction of Majombozi all the alleged charges against Zwane were dropped and Majombozi agreed that, apart from two months’ salary in compensation, the board would also pay Zwane’s R400000 legal bill.<\/p>\n
Economic Affairs MEC Mcebisi Jonas ordered the board to resign following a forensic investigation by auditors Ernst & Young, which painted a bleak picture of the board’s financial and management operations under Majombozi.<\/p>\n
But Majombozi’s name is missing as a new board member after his application to be re-appointed was dismissed by a selection panel.<\/p>\n
“It does not matter to me who the new board will be. It will be a new start,” said Zwane.<\/p>\n
He admitted there was room for improvement in the way the new board operated.<\/p>\n
He [Zwane] is obviously aware that his performance will be scrutinized by the public and the new board. He seems determined not to disappoint.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The new ECGBB Board includes two well know Port Elizabeth residents in;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Odwa Mtati, the ECGBB Board Deputy Chairperson (Odwa is the former PERCCI – now NMBBC) CEO and NMBT Chairman &<\/li>\n
- Pierre Voges – The Nelson Mandela Bay Development Agency CEO.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Their exploits and contributions to the city of Port Elizabeth and the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropole are well known and both are recognised as persons of integrity.<\/p>\n
The full Eastern Cape Gambling and Betting Board consists of; Chairperson: Advocate Ncumisa Mayosi, Zukile Nomafu, Pierre Voges, Deputy Chairperson: Odwa Mtati, Mzwandile Vena, Vuyo Tshangana, Ms Phumla Nqakula and Ms Yoliswa Makhasi.<\/p>\n
What Bloggers have said about Mabutho Zwane:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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A flight of fancy<\/h3>\n<\/div>\nECGBB CEO Mabutho Zwane last week told me that Kaschula’s demand (he gave the board until last Thursday at close of business to deliver) had been forwarded to the board’s attorneys for their opinion. I assume that is Johannesburg …<\/div>\n
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On who do you bet your money?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\nThe forensic auditors investigated the circumstances surrounding the board ‘s appointment of chief executive Mabutho Zwane. Ubukhosi Leisure now insists that the board \u2013 in terms of the Promotion of Administration Justice Act (PAJA) …<\/div>\n
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Closing that leaking tap<\/h3>\n<\/div>\nAt the same time I mentioned how Majombozi and board CEO Mabutho Zwane appointed a financial consultant to assist the board. In an e-mail to staff members, it was announced that former KZN Treasury and Education Department chief …<\/div>\n
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And they get cake too!<\/h3>\n<\/div>\nAlso a R2000 bottle of Opium perfume from one Mabutho Zwane. Not the EC Gambling & Betting Board CEO? Eddie Botha is Daily Dispatch Investigations Editor. Tags: werksmans; eric levenstein; zuma; dene smuts; parliament; zwane; …<\/div>\n
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A lucrative business<\/h3>\n<\/div>\nJonas’s department said the MEC was not available for comment and both Majombozi and ECGBB chief executive, Mabutho Zwane, whose appointment had been at the heart of the investigation, ignored a request by the Dispatch for their …<\/div>\n
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Toolless Tiger<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n… advocate Rayne Wade SC made this damning statement in a legal opinion following an independent forensic investigation by auditors Ernst & Young (E&Y) into the appointment by the ECGBB by its chief executive, Mabutho Zwane. …<\/div>\n
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Hemingways casino bid given green light | BCT Review<\/h3>\n<\/div>\nECGBB chief executive Mabutho Zwane said Friday’s announcement meant that Tsogo Sun were the preferred bidders. The actual awarding of the Zone 2 licence would be announced after Tsogo Sun and ECGBB present a final application to …<\/div>\n
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South African Online Gamblers Angry at Ongoing Ban<\/h3>\n<\/div>\nBut officials justified the court ruling, with the Chief Executive of the Eastern Cape Gambling and Betting Board, Mabutho Zwane saying: “The crux of the matter is that online gambling has been illegal for some time, but until this …<\/div>\n
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Ec Gambling Board chief: calls for suspension<\/h3>\n<\/div>\nThe Congress of the People has called for the immediate suspension of Eastern Cape Gambling & Betting Board chairperson Sipho Majombozi and chief executive officer Mabutho Zwane, writes Eddie Botha. While welcoming Economic Development …<\/div>\n
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Zwane’s affairs investigated<\/h3>\n<\/div>\nIN A dramatic move last night Economic Development MEC Mcebisi Jonas ordered an independent forensic investigation into the appointment of the Eastern Cape Gambling & Betting Board’s (ECGBB) chief executive Mabutho Zwane. …<\/div>\n
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ec gambling board charges its acting ceo<\/h3>\n<\/div>\nthe eastern cape gambling and betting board has alleged its suspended acting chief executive officer, mabutho zwane, accepted favours from a gambling licence holder .<\/div>\n
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ec gambling board charges its acting ceo<\/h3>\n<\/div>\nthe eastern cape gambling and betting board has alleged its suspended acting chief executive officer, mabutho zwane, accepted favours from a gambling licence holder . in a charge sheet served on zwane following his suspension last year, …<\/div>\n
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Jonas launches investigation into chief of gambling board<\/h3>\n<\/div>\nAN investigation has begun into suspended Eastern Cape Gambling and Betting Board chief executive Mabutho Zwane, provincial Finance MEC Mcebisi Jonas said yesterday. Read more in The Herald. Report This Post.<\/div>\n
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Jonas launches investigation into chief of gambling board<\/h3>\n<\/div>\nAN investigation has begun into suspended Eastern Cape Gambling and Betting Board chief executive Mabutho Zwane, provincial Finance MEC Mcebisi Jonas said yesterday. Read More in The Herald. Report This Post.<\/div>\n
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Liquor on every corner<\/h3>\n<\/div>\nHe is an honourable man and the comment that he was ‘shafted’ by the ECGBB is totally uncalled for.Those in the know will tell you that the did his utmost to expose the wasteful spending and enrichment of Sipho Majombozi at the ECGBB …<\/div>\n
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ANC likened to ‘Holy Trinity’ | Township Times<\/h3>\n<\/div>\nThe event was supposed to be about pupils at the Sunduza Junior Secondary School in Sterkspruit receiving computers from the Eastern Cape Gambling and Betting Board (ECGBB). The ECGBB donated 18 computers, a wireless 3G Internet …<\/div>\n
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QUESTIONS FOR ORAL REPLY: IQP 2 OF 2011 | DA Bhisho \u2013 The …<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n(1) (a) What progress has been made with the appointment of the incoming Eastern Cape Gambling and Betting Board (ECGBB) members and (b) when will the new ECGBB be appointed;. (2) whether any of the previous members who were asked to …<\/div>\n
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\u201cHemingways preferred bidder\u201d- gambling board<\/h3>\n<\/div>\nThe announcement followed hearings in September before the Eastern Cape Gambling and Betting Board (ECGBB) for a Zone 2 gambling licence. Tsogo Sun Emonti are the current holders of […]<\/div>\n
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Sun International | Investor Centre \u00bb Business Update for the …<\/h3>\n<\/div>\nFollowing the conclusion of an extended consultation process, the Eastern Cape Gambling and Betting Board (ECGBB) issued a new casino license to Emfuleni Resorts to operate The Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World for a period of 15 …<\/div>\n
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Hemingways casino bid given green light<\/h3>\n<\/div>\nEastern Cape Gambling and Betting Board (ECGBB) chairman Sipho Majombozi announced on Friday that Hemingways’ operator, Tsogo Sun, had won the application to be preferred bidder for.<\/div>\n
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transnet sinks embo<\/h3>\n<\/div>\nwww.mype.co.za: the public hearings into the merits and de-merits of the two bidders for the license to operate a casino in port elizabeth, which falls under the aegis of the east cape gambling & betting board (ecgbb) at the port …<\/div>\n
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transnet sinks embo<\/h3>\n<\/div>\nof the east cape gambling & betting board (ecgbb) at the port elizabeth city hall, were started on 10 june with present license holder, the boardwalk (emfuleni) and completed on thursday, 11 june with local …<\/div>\n
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ECGBB Solicita Licencia de Casino | Blog de Casinos<\/h3>\n<\/div>\nLa Eastern Cape Gambling and Betting Board (ECGBB) ha solicitado la aplicaci\u00f3n de una licencia de casino para la Zona 2 de la provincia. La actual.<\/div>\n
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dont be coy, reveal all, gambling board told<\/h3>\n<\/div>\nthe eastern cape gambling and betting boards (ecgbb)…<\/div>\n
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What does ECGBB stand for?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\nEastern Cape Gambling and Betting Board (South Africa)<\/div>\n
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Personal Statement<\/h3>\n<\/div>\nI have worked with both Senior and Executive Management from Cabinet Ministers, Vice Chancellors to Executive Television Producers at organisations including : Eastern Cape Gambling and Betting Board (ECGBB), AsgiSA, …<\/div>\n
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Sun International | Investor Centre \u00bb Profit & dividend …<\/h3>\n<\/div>\nThe Eastern Cape Gambling and Betting Board (ECGBB) announced during September 2009 that Boardwalk is the preferred bidder for the exclusive gaming licence in Port Elizabeth. Currently the licensee and the ECGBB are in final …<\/div>\n
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Parliament Street Betting Parlour Objections<\/h3>\n<\/div>\nclose to the affected community as possible, especially when the ECGBB is aware that there are in excess of fifty objections. Does this number not justify the board addressing the community directly? For obvious reasons, none of the …<\/div>\n
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M Jonas: Eastern Cape Economic Development and Environmental …<\/h3>\n<\/div>\nThe Eastern Cape Gambling and Betting Board (ECGBB) is investigating the inclusion of traditional horse racing for regulation and licensing. Both the ECLB and ECGBB have intensified their efforts to ensure that licence holders meet …<\/div>\n
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Two bids submitted for East London’s casino licence<\/h3>\n<\/div>\nThe Eastern Cape Gambling and Betting Board (ECGBB) has announced that the current holder of the licence at the Hemingways Hotel in East London, Tsogo Sun, is part of a consortium that includes SAB Miller bidding for the license. …<\/div>\n
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Two bids submitted for East London’s casino licence \u2014 Yogonet.com<\/h3>\n<\/div>\nThe Eastern Cape Gambling and Betting Board (ECGBB) has announced that the current holder of the licence at the Hemingways Hotel in East London, Tsogo Sun, is part of a consortium that includes SAB Miller bidding for the license.<\/div>\n
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Vukani Licence Threatened By Eastern Cape Corruption Scandal …<\/h3>\n<\/div>\nAn independent forensic investigation into allegations of corruption could result in a shake up at the Eastern Cape Gambling Board (ECGBB) and result in South Africa’s biggest gaming machine distributor Vukani Gaming Corporation losing …<\/div>\n
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Zwane’s affairs investigated<\/h3>\n<\/div>\nIN A dramatic move last night Economic Development MEC Mcebisi Jonas ordered an independent forensic investigation into the appointment of the Eastern Cape Gambling & Betting Board’s (ECGBB) chief executive Mabutho Zwane. …<\/div>\n
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