Kenny Dichabe, the suspended chief executive of the Free State Gambling, Liquor and Tourism Authority, has returned to his position following allegations of misconduct.

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Dichabe was placed on precautionary suspension in April for allegedly failing to prevent corruption within the entity.

It was claimed that fraudulent liquor licences were issued during his tenure.

Dichabe explained that he did not announce his return to work due to uncertainty about how his colleagues would react.

He said the acting CEO, Lefa Kalane, was appointed only until Wednesday and that he would formally resume his responsibilities on Thursday.