In line with government's mandate to make information accessible to all and bring government closer to the people, GCIS has published the fifth edition of the 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 GCIS.
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 [PDF] 628 kb
- South Africa at a glance [PDF] 447 kb
- 2010 FIFA World Cup™ [PDF] 2 252 kb
- History [PDF] 731 kb
- South Africa’s people [PDF] 740 kb
- Government [PDF] 902 kb
- Provinces [PDF] 2 181 kb
- Economy [PDF] 734 kb
- Finance [PDF] 726 kb
- Doing business in South Africa [PDF] 1 121 kb
- International relations and cooperation [PDF] 856 kb
- Communications [PDF] 780 kb
- Transport [PDF] 769 kb
- Agriculture, forestry and fisheries [PDF] 933 kb
- Rural development [PDF] 752 kb
- Mineral resources [PDF] 791 kb
- Energy and water [PDF] 910 kb
- Education [PDF] 1 449 kb
- Science and technology [PDF] 684 kb
- Human settlements [PDF] 621 kb
- Police, defence and intelligence [PDF] 876 kb
- Justice and correctional services [PDF] 871 kb
- Social development [PDF] 664 kb
- Environment [PDF] 758 kb
- Arts and culture [PDF] 811 kb
- Tourism [PDF] 848 kb
- Health [PDF] 756 kb
- Sport and recreation [PDF] 824 kb
- Reading list [PDF] 793 kb
Editor: Louise van Niekerk
Tel: 012 314 2273
Fax: 012 323 2557
E-mail: Louise@gcis.gov.za
How to order:
To obtain a copy of the SA Yearbook 2010/11 or Pocket Guide to South Africa 2010/11, please e-mail your request to baldwin@gcis.gov.za, stating your postal address, physical address and telephone numbers.