GAMING FOR AFRICA New GM for Carnival City
Johan Oosthuizen’s appointment as General Manager at Carnival City comes after an interim role as Regional General Manager of the medium properties Windmill, Wild Coast Sun, Boardwalk and Maslow Sandton, from August 2025 until January 2026. As Carnival City’s GM he will lead full operational management of the casino and entertainment complex, overseeing Gaming, Technical, Finance, IT, HR, Marketing, Maintenance, Sustainability, Security, and Customer Experience.
For more than 20 years, Oosthuizen’s career has spanned executive leadership as well as financial management, translating into a thorough understanding of corporate governance, risk mitigation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth within the hospitality and gaming industry. He is known as a decisive and structured leader who translates complex challenges into clear, actionable strategies that empower teams to deliver measurable results.
A qualified Chartered Accountant (SA), with a Magister Commercii (Taxation) degree and member of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA),
Oosthuizen is recognised for his logical and conceptual approach to problem-solving, with the ability to grasp new concepts quickly and make strategic connections across diverse business areas. The new position brings with it many rewards.
“I look forward to working with passionate people in a value-based team, and pursuing excellence where success is a combination of everyone’s efforts,” says Oosthuizen. “The tangible difference in the product and experience is the reward for all, team and customers alike, to appreciate and enjoy.” Oosthuizen joined the hospitality group in 2007 as Assistant Financial Manager, where he managed the finances of Windmill Casino, ex-Naledi Sun Hotel and Casino, and the third party-owned Windmill Lodge. In 2011, he was promoted to Financial Manager, and in 2018, he stepped into the role of Acting General Manager. He was formally appointed General Manager at Windmill in 2020, where he guided the business through operational disruptions and challenges, including the effects of Covid. Oosthuizen was recognised by senior leadership for combining
functional expertise with sound business judgement.
“I am commercially astute and focus robustly on providing solutions that make a visible difference to the business,” says Oosthuizen, whose leadership style is principled, disciplined, and firmly grounded in ethical values.
“Staff are held accountable for high standards while fostering an environment of integrity, fairness, and performance,” he adds.
Outside of work, Oosthuizen is a keen outdoorsman, likes sports, a DIY enthusiast, and dedicated family man. “My family is my motivation, and my passion.” he says.
Chaos in Parliament as Debate on New Lottery Board
A recent parliamentary sitting to advance the appointment of a new chairperson for the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) board descended into disorder on Tuesday evening, forcing proceedings to be postponed.
Lawmakers were due to debate a shortlist of three candidates when tensions flared over the order of speakers. Members of the MK Party and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) objected to the Democratic Alliance being given the floor first, arguing that the Official Opposition should lead the debate. Repeated points of order disrupted the session before it could properly begin, with presiding officer Zandile Majozi refusing to amend the speaking order and directing objections to the Rules Committee. The situation escalated further when an MK member’s microphone was cut, prompting backlash from both MK and EFF benches. An initial five-minute adjournment -intended for party whips to resolve the standoff - stretched to nearly an hour. With no agreement reached, the debate was ultimately suspended, with a new date yet to be announced.
The stalled session was meant to consider a report from Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and
Competition, which has shortlisted three candidates - Tembinkosi Bonakele, Mpho Mosing, and Lufuno Tokyo Nevondwe - for the NLC chair role.
The position became vacant following the resignation of Barney Pityana, who has remained in place pending a successor. Once Parliament adopts the committee’s report, the final decision will rest with Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau, who is not obligated to select from the recommended names. The latest disruption echoes previous turbulence around NLC leadership appointments, with earlier processes marked by political disputes, legal challenges and prolonged delays.
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