In line with government's mandate to make information accessible to all and bring government closer to the people, GCIS has published the fifth 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 [PDF] 1 712 kb
- South Africa at a glance [PDF] 802 kb
- History [PDF] 1 613 kb
- South Africa’s people [PDF] 2 954 kb
- Government [PDF] 1845 kb
- Provinces [PDF] 1 487 kb
- Economy [PDF] 959 kb
- Finance [PDF] 2 264 kb
- Doing business in South Africa [PDF] 1 493 kb
- International relations and cooperation [PDF] 1 017 kb
- Communications [PDF] 1 774 kb
- Transport [PDF] 1 202 kb
- Agriculture, forestry and fisheries [PDF] 1 752 kb
- Rural development [PDF] 1 048 kb
- Mineral resources [PDF] 1 181 kb
- Energy and water [PDF] 958 kb
- Education [PDF] 1 114 kb
- Science and technology [PDF] 1 349 kb
- Human settlements [PDF] 8 33 kb
- Police, defence and intelligence [PDF] 1 833 kb
- Justice and correctional services [PDF] 2 326 kb
- Social development [PDF] 961 kb
- Environment [PDF] 967 kb
- Arts and culture [PDF] 1 309 kb
- Tourism [PDF] 1 311 kb
- Health [PDF] 794 kb
- Sport and recreation [PDF] 1 909 kb
- Reading list [PDF] 1 330 kb
Editor: Louise van Niekerk
Tel: 012 314 2273
Fax: 012 323 2557
E-mail: Louise@gcis.gov.za
How to order:
To obtain a copy of the SA Yearbook 2011/12 or Pocket Guide to South Africa 2011/12, please e-mail your request to baldwin@gcis.gov.za, stating your postal address, physical address and telephone numbers.