About the DEDET

The Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism was formed after the split of the then Department of Finance and Economic Affairs in 2005.

We are the premier Department tasked with the responsibility to drive all economic development and planning initiatives in the province.

The Department provides oversight role on the work of three agencies which are: Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency (MEGA), Mpumalanga Gambling Authority and Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency.