Tracking high-level public sector movements amid key transitions 

As the year winds down, South Africa’s public sector often undergoes significant shifts. Departments are busy preparing for new policies, closing off annual cycles, and making strategic adjustments to leadership roles for the new year ahead. Sabinet’s South African Government and Provincial Gazettes becomes an indispensable resource during this time, providing timely, comprehensive access to legally mandated notices concerning appointments, resignations, and promotions across government entities. This tool is particularly relevant in the context of South Africa’s ongoing governmental reforms, economic recovery efforts, and shifts in the judiciary, all of which heighten the need for transparency. Legal professionals, businesses, and researchers can use the service to stay updated on public sector developments that may impact regulations, compliance, or governance structures. By offering reliable, updated information, Sabinet ensures stakeholders are well-informed and can respond proactively to shifts that may influence policies and sector dynamics in the new year. 

Available through Sabinet Discover, the Sabinet ‘s Government and Provincial Gazettes are designed to meet the needs of professionals who need timely updates on government movements and public sector adjustments, particularly those that could affect regulations, compliance requirements, or governance practices. Its user-centric and powerful search filters enable users to locate information by notice types, dates, or keywords—ensuring fast and efficient access to relevant updates, especially during times of transition 

Key appointments, resignations, and calls for nominations 

The Sabinet ‘s Government and Provincial Gazettes include a broad spectrum of legally mandated notices across sectors—from agriculture, mining, and finance to higher education and social services. This ensures that stakeholders across various industries can access critical updates. In addition to appointments and resignations, the service publishes calls for nominations to critical boards and advisory bodies. Recent notable calls for nominations include: 

• A call for the nomination of candidates for appointment to the Board of Directors of the Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa (Land Bank). The Bank’s objective is to serve South Africa’s commercial and emerging farmers by bringing specially designed financial services within their reach. 

• A call for the nomination of candidates for appointment to the Board of Directors of the South African Special Risks Insurance Association (Sasria), a state-owned entity that reports to the Minister of Finance via National Treasury. 

• A call for the nomination of candidates for appointment to the Board of Directors of the Public Investment Corporation (PIC). With R2.548 trillion of assets under management as of 31 March 2022, this South African state-owned entity is Africa’s largest asset manager. 

• An announcement of the names of persons appointed to serve as members of the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC), a representative organisation of the veterinary and para-veterinary professions, reporting to the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. The SAVC promotes the health and well-being of South Africans through the promotion of animal health, production and well-being. 

• The Department of Trade and Industry called for nominations of leaders in business, labour and civil society to the advisory board of the Special Economic Zones (SEZ), nominations of trustees to the Board of the National Empowerment Fund and nomination of members of the Competition Tribunal. 

This array of announcements underscores how Sabinet’s Government and Provincial Gazettes provide vital updates across industries, offering a holistic view of national and provincial public sector developments relevant to various sectors.  

Legal professionals, researchers, and business stakeholders benefit from receiving timely updates on government changes and broader public sector shifts.

Supplementary insights with Sabinet’s SA Media (News Clippings)  

To complement Sabinet’s Gazettes service, Sabinet’s news research service, Sabinet’s SA Media (News Clippings) archive, also available on Sabinet Discover, offers news clippings where a user could past track public sector appointments, resignations, and other changes. This news clipping collection comprises over 5,7 million articles. With an average of 2 000 articles added weekly (with a 2-6 week delay after its publication date), the service is a comprehensive research tool that allows you to search some of the mainstream South African newspapers. 

Together, Sabinet’s Government and Provincial Gazettes, and the SA Media (News Clippings) archive provide a powerful combination of official and media-sourced information. This ensures stakeholders have a full perspective on high-level changes and strategic appointments within South Africa’s government and public sector as we head into a new year. 

A significant benefit of the Sabinet Government and Provincial Gazettes service is its extensive collection covering both Government (from 1994 to present) and Provincial Gazettes (from 1995 onward), giving subscribers access to a comprehensive repository of gazetted information, including notices from all nine provinces. Sabinet’s flexible subscription options, enable users to choose access to either Government, Provincial, or both Gazette collections, according to their specific needs.  

Subscribers to the Sabinet Government Gazettes service can search at a notice level or view complete Gazettes, making it easy to find specific information. Additionally, the option to print, download, or email notices allows for seamless information sharing with colleagues and clients. 

To learn more, visit discover.sabinet.co.za, or contact Sabinet via email at info@sabinet.co.za.