The Presidency of South Africa

The Presidency in South Africa plays a central role in government, encompassing the executive leadership of the country, including the National Planning Commission and the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME).

Mandate and Objectives

Executive Leadership: The Presidency provides leadership and direction to the government.

Key Functions and Responsibilities

Policy Coordination: Coordinating policy development and implementation across government departments.
Strategic Planning: Engaging in strategic planning for national development.
Performance Monitoring: Monitoring the performance of government against set objectives.

Challenges and Issues

Policy Implementation: Ensuring effective implementation of government policies.
Governance and Accountability: Promoting good governance and accountability in public service.
Socio-Economic Development: Addressing socio-economic challenges through strategic planning and policy.

Recent Initiatives and Programs

National Development Plan: Implementing the National Development Plan to address key challenges like poverty and inequality.
Government Performance Reviews: Conducting regular reviews of government departments and their performance.
Policy Interventions: Developing policy interventions to address specific national issues.

Leadership and Structure

The Presidency is led by the President of South Africa, supported by the Deputy President and other key officials.
The National Planning Commission and DPME have specific roles in planning and monitoring government performance.

Contact Information

The Presidency in South Africa, which includes the office of the President and other key executive functions, can be contacted through the following details:

Union Buildings (Pretoria)