Newly appointed liquor board faces call for greater accountability

The Gauteng Portfolio Committee on Economic Development , has urged the newly appointed boards of the provincial Liquor Board, Tourism Agency and the Enterprise Propeller to strengthen accountability and improve governance.

Committee Chairperson, Anton Alberts says the Liquor Board must act on findings of the inquiry into alleged corruption and maladministration, while fast-tracking regulations to legalise shebeen operations and strengthening enforcement against illegal liquor outlets.

“The Committee reiterates that the appointment of the new boards must translate into tangible improvements in the performance and governance of the three entities.

The Portfolio Committee will continue to exercise its oversight responsibilities to ensure that the Gauteng Liquor Board, Gauteng Enterprise Propeller and Gauteng Tourism Agency operate effectively, account for the use of public resources and contribute meaningfully to economic development, business growth and employment creation in Gauteng.”