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Public Service Commission gains independent secretariat, expands mandate

2 reports, 1 independent Updated Sep 21
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What happened

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President Cyril Ramaphosa assented to the Public Service Commission Act, which grants the Public Service Commission its own independent secretariat. The legislation strengthens the Commission’s independence and extends its mandate to cover local government and public entities.

From sanews.gov.za

Why it matters

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The Public Service Commission acts as an oversight body for approximately 1.9 million public servants. The Commission’s Chairperson stated that effective public administration is critical, as poor service delivery and corruption can impede economic growth and make the country vulnerable.

From sanews.gov.za

Who's involved

  • Public Service CommissionThe agency receiving the independent secretariat and expanded mandate
  • governmentThe governmental structure within which the Public Service Commission operates

Who could feel it

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  • local governmentSpeculative

    Local government might face increased costs related to compliance and oversight due to the expanded mandate of the Public Service Commission.

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