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Public Service

The journey to restore morality in South Africa
Thought Leader
/ 30 May 2025

The journey to restore morality in South Africa

The Moral Regeneration Movement chaired by Father Smangaliso Mkhatshwa is focusing on action against violence, declining social cohesion and moral decay

By Jo-Mangaliso Mdhlela
Business leaders remember Mboweni as self-starter, resolute
Business
/ 16 October 2024

Business leaders remember Mboweni as self-starter, resolute

He leaves a legacy as a champion of labour rights, fiscal and monetary reform and prudent government spending

By Anathi Madubela
‘We have lost a leader and compatriot’ – Ramaphosa on Tito Mboweni’s death
Politics
/ 13 October 2024

‘We have lost a leader and compatriot’ – Ramaphosa on Tito Mboweni’s death

Ramaphosa extended his condolences to Mboweni’s family and friends, calling the news “a shock”

By Mandisa Nyathi
Local government reform: strengthening democracy in a coalition era
Opinion
/ 4 July 2024

Local government reform: strengthening democracy in a coalition era

With the advent of coalition politics at local and national level, policies are needed that help to maintain stability

By Siphesihle Mbhele
Measures to reform public service offer some hope
Opinion
/ 6 November 2022

Measures to reform public service offer some hope

However, allowing politicians to be involved in the hiring process might be the sticking point

By Mcebisi Ndletyana
Expand the public service, especially in healthcare and education
Business
/ 24 June 2022

Expand the public service, especially in healthcare and education

The state has to employ another one million people to match international standards

By Duma Gqubule
We need more black gay men in the public sector
Opinion
/ 4 March 2022

We need more black gay men in the public sector

Government structures in South Africa have been shown to host the greatest, albeit subtle, homophobia towards black gay men

By Khethukuthula Gumede
Skills crunch in the state? Use outside experts
Opinion
/ 23 February 2022

Skills crunch in the state? Use outside experts

Advisers – not consultants – can help close critical gaps in government where the loss of key skills leaves the president desperately needing to enhance the state’s capacity to secure his reforms

By Mzukisi Qobo
Medical association considers legal action over government’s failure to place junior doctors
National
/ 6 December 2021

Medical association considers legal action over government’s failure to place junior doctors

More than 2 400 interns and over 2 200 community service doctors are still awaiting placements, which are necessary to complete the statutory requirements so they can practice

By Eunice Masson
PSC lambasts poor government ethics and service delivery
National
/ 10 June 2021

PSC lambasts poor government ethics and service delivery

Administrators exert political influence in the recruitment process, the Public Service Commission says

By Chris Gilili
A humble helping hand in the NSA
Article
/ 22 March 2019

A humble helping hand in the NSA

‘Ultimately, we’re stronger when we have one common vision’

By Youlendree Appasamy
State workers must disclose crimes
Article
/ 28 September 2018

State workers must disclose crimes

​Jacob Melusi Motha has not been the only convict to work in the public service

By Athandiwe Saba
Disintegrating state capacity is a betrayal of democracy
Article
/ 25 October 2017

Disintegrating state capacity is a betrayal of democracy

South Africa is repeatedly failing to live up to its declared policies because of corruption, ineptitude and political patronage

By William Gumede
How to grow an effective public service
Article
/ 13 April 2017

How to grow an effective public service

The National School of Government is training officials to be committed, passionate and on-board.

By Staff Reporter
​State to discipline employees doing business with government
Article
/ 31 January 2017

​State to discipline employees doing business with government

The 1 000 public servants who didn’t resign from their companies face disciplinary action or suspension under the Public Service Act.

By Govan Whittles
​Don’t blame neoliberalism, blame the state
Analysis
/ 17 November 2016

​Don’t blame neoliberalism, blame the state

It’s not the private sector that’s failing our poor. It’s badly executed public policy that’s at fault.

By Nicoli Nattrass
State coffers have R456-million in unclaimed pensions
Article
/ 10 February 2015

State coffers have R456-million in unclaimed pensions

The Government Pensions Administration Agency is attempting to trace the beneficiaries of R456-million in pension money.

By Sapaxxxx
Both rich and poor are losing faith in the state
Article
/ 19 December 2014

Both rich and poor are losing faith in the state

The growing black middle classes show no signs that they will behave differently from
rich white folk.

By Staff Reporter
Embracing Open Government
Article
/ 22 November 2013

Embracing Open Government

The government needs to look for dynamic, creative and innovative solutions to improve the capacity of the public sector.

By Staff Reporter
Transformation challenges public sector
Article
/ 30 August 2013

Transformation challenges public sector

Governments of many developing countries continue to face serious challenges with the provision of services to citizens.

By Staff Reporter
Bill aims for a better public service
Article
/ 7 June 2013

Bill aims for a better public service

Curbing costs and corruption is the focus of a much broader overhaul, minister says.

By Lynley Donnelly
Public service system needs overhaul
Article
/ 24 May 2012

Public service system needs overhaul

The Public Service Commission this week told Parliament that the system of recruitment of heads of government departments needed a "rethink".

By Michelle Pietersen
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Analysis
/ 17 May 2012

Forcing politicians to use public services will make a difference

In a letter to the president and the DA, the national co-ordination committee of the national Imbizo asks politicians to start using public services.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 27 October 2008

Zille calls on PSC to probe public-service appointments

DA leader Helen Zille has called on the Public Service Commission to probe allegations the ANC is interfering in public-service appointments.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 1 August 2008

Public service in focus at new government academy

President Thabo Mbeki has opened the Public Administration Leadership and Management Academy in Pretoria.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 6 June 2008

Pay rise catches govt napping

Last year’s bitter public sector strike lives on in the unexpected multibillion-rand increase in the civil service pay bill announced this week.

By Belinda Beresford
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Article
/ 5 June 2008

Public servants’ pay increase ‘technically correct’

The proposed 10,5% salary increase for public servants is technically correct, the National Professional Teachers’ Organisation of South Africa said in Pretoria on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 5 June 2008

Union angrily rejects teachers’ pay hike

The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union on Thursday rejected the proposed public-service annual increase of 10,5%.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 4 June 2008

Cosatu welcomes pay hike for public servants

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) on Wednesday welcomed the announcement of a pay increase for public servants. On Tuesday, Minister of Public Service and Administration Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi said public-sector workers would receive a wage increase of 10,5% with effect from July 1.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 6 May 2008

Public servants may receive double-digit pay hike

Public servants may be in line for a double-digit pay increase this year. Briefing the media at Parliament on Tuesday, Public Service and Administration Minister Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi said the current wage agreement stipulated an increase of CPIX plus 1%.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 20 April 2008

Reported cases of public-sector corruption on the rise

Cases of corruption in the public sector reported to the National Anti-Corruption Hotline increased by 46% between 2004 and 2007, the Democratic Alliance (DA) said on Sunday. DA spokesperson on public service Karel Minnie said this was according to a 2008 report released by the Public Service Commission.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 13 February 2008

New smart-card ID to be launched within two years

The Department of Home Affairs expects to introduce the proposed new smart-card identity document (ID) to the general public within two years, it said on Wednesday. The card will replace the old ID, which is prone to fraud. The new ID will be much more difficult to forge.

By Staff Reporter
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