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 2021/22 Official 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 Official 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.
Get the complete book here: Official Guide to South Africa 2021/22
Chapters: 
- Cover, Contents and Foreword [PDF] 2 585 kb
- South Africa at a glance [PDF] 1 301 kb
- History [PDF] 1 347 kb
- People of South Africa [PDF] 795 kb
- Government [PDF] 1 222 kb
- The Presidency [PDF] 716 KB
- Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development [PDF] 1 222 kb
- Communications [PDF] 810 kb
- Economy and Finance [PDF] 997 kb
- Education [PDF] 835 kb
- Forestry and Fisheries and the Environment [PDF] 1 471 kb
- Health [PDF] 617 kb
- Human Settlements [PDF] 855 kb
- International Relations [PDF] 880 kb
- Justice and Correctional Services [PDF] 1 136 kb
- Mineral Resources and Energy [PDF] 635 kb
- Police, Defence and Intelligence [PDF] 649 kb
- Provinces [PDF] 2406 kb
- Science and Innovation [PDF] 743 kb
- Social Development [PDF] 1 031 kb
- Sports, Arts and Culture [PDF] 1 295 kb
- Tourism [PDF] 1 937 kb
- Transport [PDF] 781 kb
- Water and Sanitation [PDF] 754 kb
Editor: Elias Tibane
Tel: 012 473 0069
Email: elias@gcis.gov.za