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 2015/2016 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.
Complete document
[PDF] 21 350 kb
- Foreword and Contents [PDF] 1 110 kb
- South Africa at a glance [PDF] 789 kb
- History [PDF] 1 112 kb
- South Africa’s people [PDF] 1 078 kb
- Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries [PDF] 1 272 kb
- Arts and Culture [PDF] 1 432 kb
- Communications [PDF] 1 566 kb
- Economy and Finance [PDF] 1 205 kb
- Education [PDF] 1 238 kb
- Energy and Water [PDF] 1 599 kb
- Environment [PDF] 1 605 kb
- Government [PDF] 2 892 kb
- Health [PDF] 1 146 kb
- Human Settlements [PDF] 1 133 kb
- International Relations [PDF] 1 360 kb
- Justice and Correctional Services [PDF] 1 244 kb
- Mineral Resources [PDF] 1 066 kb
- Police, Defence and Intelligence [PDF] 900 kb
- Provinces [PDF] 1 131 kb
- Rural Development and Land Reform [PDF] 1 059 kb
- Science and Technology [PDF] 1 169 kb
- Social Development [PDF] 1 225 kb
- Sport and Recreation [PDF] 1 070 kb
- Tourism [PDF] 1 645 kb
- Transport [PDF] 1 705 kb
- Reference list [PDF] 1 046 kb
Editor: Elias Tibane
Tel: 012 473 0069
Email: Elias@gcis.gov.za