In line with government's mandate to make information accessible to all and bring government closer to the people, Government Communication and Information System has published the 2014/2015 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 Government Communication and Information System.
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 and Contents [PDF] 162 kb
- South Africa at a glance [PDF] 132 kb
- History [PDF] 1 360 kb
- South Africa’s people [PDF] 114 kb
- Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries [PDF] 295 kb
- Arts and Culture [PDF] 2 183 kb
- Communications [PDF] 485 kb
- Economy and Finance [PDF] 3400 kb
- Education [PDF] 257 kb
- Energy and Water [PDF] 381 kb
- Environment [PDF] 3 212 kb
- Government [PDF] 274 kb
- Health [PDF] 171 kb
- Human Settlements [PDF] 278 kb
- International Relations [PDF] 333kb
- Justice and Correctional Services [PDF] 246 kb
- Mineral Resources [PDF] 238 kb
- Police, Defence and Intelligence [PDF] 181 kb
- Provinces [PDF] 354 kb
- Rural Development and Land Reform [PDF] 313 kb
- Science and Technology [PDF] 2 169 kb
- Social Development [PDF] 235 kb
- Sport and Recreation [PDF] 2 884 kb
- Tourism [PDF] 289 kb
- Transport [PDF] 195 kb
- Reference list [PDF] 182 kb
Editor: Elias Tibane
Tel: 012 473 0069
Email: Elias@gcis.gov.za