Information services to the public
Through GCIS' strategic guidance to the government-wide system, government information is disseminated to the public.
The following information services are available to the public:
- Directory (database of contact information and profiles)
- Information enquiries
- BuaNews (government news service)
- Thusong Service Centres (Thusongs) previously Multi-purpose Community Centres
Directory (database of contact information and profiles)
The GCIS maintains an online database of contact information for government structures and bodies, media organisations, journalists and a selection of other institutions such as political parties, foreign representatives in South Africa, and tertiary and other institutions, etc.
The database also contains a collection of brief profiles of the President, Deputy President, cabinet ministers, deputy ministers, parliamentary office bearers, provincial premiers and some former government leaders.
This online directory can be accessed on:
The information contained in the database can also be printed as five separate directories, namely:
- South African Government Directory [PDF] 996 kb
- Local Government Directory [PDF] 828 kb
- Directory of Contacts [PDF] 1064 kb
- Media Directory [PDF] 573 kb
- Profile [PDF] 757 kb
Watson Kamanga
Tel: 012 314
2377
Fax: 012 325 6898
E-mail: watson@gcis.gov.za
Information enquiries
The GCIS Information Enquiry Service, located within the Information Centre, acts as a central point from where government and government-related information may be obtained on request.
Information is provided after searching and retrieving it from internal databases and/or collecting it from various external sources, or the client is referred to contact persons at relevant departments or bodies.
Enquiries can be directed online or by contacting the Information Centre on:
Tel: 012 314
2211
Fax: 012 325 6898
E-mail: information@gcis.gov.za
BuaNews
BuaNews is a South African government news service, providing reliable government news and information to community and mainstream media. You may subscribe to receive BuaNews e-mail newsletters three times daily. Visit BuaNews online.
Roze Moodley
Tel: 012 314 2224
Fax: 012 321 2804
Cell: 084 500 3289
E-mail: roze@gcis.gov.za
Thusong Service Centres (Thusongs) [previously Multi-purpose Community Centres]
The GCIS is a leading player in the Thusong Service Centres initiative. Thusong Service Centres (Thusongs) are one-stop centres where local, provincial and national government, as well as other service-providers offer much needed services and information about government programmes to local communities. Communities living near the Thusongs and surrounding areas identify services based on their needs.
Visit Thusong Service Centres website
The goal is to provide every South African Citizen with easy access to information and services near their place of residence.
Noqobo Gcwabe
Tel: 012 314
2171
Fax: 012 323 4979
E-mail: noqobo@gcis.gov.za
