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Free State Business 2020 edition

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The 2020 edition of Free State Business is the 10th issue of this highly successful publication that, since its launch in 2008, has established itself as the premier business and investment guide for the Free State. The Free State Development Corporation describes its work, including property management and investment support in several articles in this journal. The official launch of the Maluti-A-Phofung Special Economic Zone (MAP-SEZ) was a significant event for the economy of South Africa’s most centrally located province. Business and industrial parks form part of the economic strategy of the province’s planners and details of these facilities are outlined in this journal. In addition, overviews on each of the key economic sectors provide up-to-date information on trends in the manufacturing and tourism sectors, for example. Regular information about the size and nature of each sector is also included. Updated information on the Free State is also available through our monthly e-newsletter, which you can subscribe to online at www.globalafricanetwork.com, in addition to our complementary business-to-business titles that cover all nine provinces as well as our flagship South African Business title. The printed journal is distributed internationally on outgoing and incoming trade missions, through trade and investment agencies; to foreign offices in South Africa’s main trading partners around the world; at top national and international events; through the offices of foreign representatives in South Africa; as well as nationally and regionally via chambers of commerce, tourism offices, airport lounges, provincial government departments, municipalities and companies.

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OVERVIEW FOCUS Free State Gambling, Liquor and Tourism Authority Driving economic transformation in the Free State. Free State Province Center yourself in the heart of South Africa effective, well-regulated gambling and liquor industry and a vibrant tourism sector. Mission To be a leading developmental institution that drives economic transformation, regulation and adaptation to the ever-changing industry dynamics to benefit the Free State. CEO of Free State Gambling, Liquor and Tourism Authority Mr Kenny Dichabe The Free State Gambling, Liquor and Tourism Authority (FSGLTA) is one of the two entities of the Department of Economic, Small Business Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (DESTEA). The FSGLTA was established by the FSGLTA Amendment Act 4 of 2017, which was amended to incorporate the former Free State Tourism Authority and Free State Gambling and Liquor to form the new entity which is known as FSGLTA. Vision A transformed economy and a prosperous society with an Mandate The mandate of the Free State Gambling, Liquor and Tourism Authority is to regulate the gambling and liquor industries within the province and to market and promote tourism in the province. The Authority’s purpose is to promote legally compliant, responsible, sustainable and transformed gaming and liquor industries through effective licensing, regulating and reporting on the activities of the industries, and to position the Free State Province as a tourist destination of choice. The gambling industry • Invite applications for licences (gambling) • Consider, grant or refuse applications • Cancel, suspend, vary, renew or revoke a licence or registration approved • Implementation of norms and standards in the gambling industry as determined by the National Gambling Act • Ensure that gambling activities are effectively regulated, licensed and controlled • Ensure compliance to the act, rules and regulations The liquor industry • Receive applications for registrations (liquor) • Reduce the socio-economic and other costs of alcohol • Promote the development of a responsible and sustainable liquor industry in relation to gambling • Generate revenue for the Free State Province. FREE STATE BUSINESS 2018 2020 22

OVERVIEW The tourism industry It is important that the FSGLTA intensifies its efforts to ensure effective marketing of the province in order to attract domestic tourists as well as international tourists. The province continues to enhance tourism infrastructure, up-skill the sector, inculcate the culture of service excellence and enhance the provision of world-class visitor experiences. The Authority has partnered with event organisers and tour operators to market and promote the Free State as a tourist destination. These are achieved through the following: • Forging strategic partnership with the public and private sectors to leverage from each the capability and capacity to improve the industry • Streamlining the impact of events through partnerships and sponsorships • Improving on Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing and Events (MICE) as a focused growth area of the market • Continuous review of the marketing plans to stay on par with the industry trends. Gambling and Liquor Contact Details District Contact person Contact details Mangaung District Metro Abraham Contact Classen person Contact classena@fsglta.gov.za details 051 404 0320 Mangaung Metro Thabo Mofutsanyana Abraham Classen Peter Moleko classena@fsglta.gov.za 079 506 0272 051 404 0320 079 molekop@fsglta.gov.za 506 0272 078 309 4178 Thabo Mofutsanyana Lejweleputswa Peter Moleko Thabo Tlake molekop@fsglta.gov.za 078 tlaket@fsglta.gov.za 309 4178 057 492 0001 Lejweleputswa Fezile Dabi Thabo Tlake Bongakele Nzunga tlaket@fsglta.gov.za 072 533 6681 057 492 0001 072 nzungab@fsglta.co.za 533 6681 056 492 0001 Fezile Dabi Xhariep Bongakele Nzunga Mpakiseng Moloi nzungab@fsglta.co.za 082 256 5926 056 492 0001 082 moloim@fsglta.gov.za 256 5926 051 492 0167 Xhariep Mpakiseng Moloi moloim@fsglta.gov.za 083 664 9675 051 492 0167 083 664 9675 Tourism Information Contact Details Tourism route Contact person Contact details Tourism Cheetah Route route Contact Nthabiseng person Methola Contact cheetah@freestatetourism.org details 073 125 1614 Cheetah Route Eagle Route Nthabiseng Methola Bonolo Molefe cheetah@freestatetourism.org 073 eagle@freestatetourism.org 125 1614 072 056 6090 Eagle Route Flamingo Route Bonolo Molefe Dineka Lephowane eagle@freestatetourism.org 072 flamingo@freestatetourism.org 056 6090 073 796 8577 Flamingo Route Dineka Lephowane flamingo@freestatetourism.org Lion Route Keakabetse Ramokonopi lion@freestatetourism.org 073 796 8577 084 951 1564 Lion Route Keakabetse Ramokonopi lion@freestatetourism.org Springbok Route Kefiloe Molefe 084 molefek@fsglta.gov.za 951 1564 079 496 2999 Springbok Route Kefiloe Molefe molefek@fsglta.gov.za 079 496 2999 23 FREE STATE BUSINESS 2020 2018

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