In line with government's mandate to make information accessible to all and bring government closer to the people, GCIS has published the fourth edition of the Pocket Guide to South Africa.
Content of the quick-fact, easy-to-read publication is largely based on information contained in the latest edition of the South Africa Yearbook, which is also published by the GCIS.
Similar to the objectives of the SA Yearbook, the Pocket Guide is also aimed at providing a useful reference tool to inform South Africans and the world of efforts of government and the people of South Africa to create a better life for all.
- Foreword by President Thabo Mbeki [PDF] 43 kb
- South Africa at a glance [PDF] 33 kb
- South Africa today [PDF] 56 kb
- History [PDF] 53 kb
- South Africa's people [PDF] 72 kb
- Government [PDF] 83 kb
- Provinces [PDF] 270 kb
- Economy [PDF] 108 kb
- National finance [PDF] 72 kb
- Doing business in South Africa [PDF] 77 kb
- Foreign affairs [PDF] 71 kb
- Communications [PDF] 90 kb
- Transport [PDF] 72 kb
- Agriculture, forestry and land [PDF] 93 kb
- Minerals and mining [PDF] 68 kb
- Energy and water [PDF] 80 kb
- Education [PDF] 68 kb
- Science and technology [PDF] 76 kb
- Housing [PDF] 68 kb
- Safety, security and defence [PDF] 74 kb
- Justice and correctional services [PDF] 87 kb
- Social development [PDF] 88 kb
- Environment [PDF] 87 kb
- Arts and culture [PDF] 100 kb
- Tourism [PDF] 113 kb
- Health [PDF] 100 kb
- Sport and recreation [PDF] 77 kb
- Reading lists [PDF] 117 kb
Editor: Delien Burger
Tel: 012 314 2410
Fax: 012 323 2557
E-mail: delien@gcis.gov.za
How to order:
To obtain a copy of the SA Yearbook 2006/07 or Pocket Guide to South Africa 2006/07, please e-mail your request to delien@gcis.gov.za, stating your postal address, physical address and telephone numbers.