President Signs Public Service Commission Act into Law, Strengthening Oversight Powers
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Updated Sep 20
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What happened
President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Public Service Commission Bill into law on September 16, 2026. The new Public Service Commission Act repeals the previous Public Service Commission Act of 1997. The law grants the commission a stronger, independent role, including oversight of local government and state-owned companies in South Africa.
Why it matters
The reform gives the commission the power to investigate on its own accord, shifting from a reactive body. Directives issued by the commission are now binding and can only be challenged through a court of law, unlike before the act when they were merely recommendations.
Who's involved
- Public Service CommissionThe commission now has oversight of local government and state-owned companies.
- Cyril RamaphosaPresident Ramaphosa enacted the legislation that grants the commission its new powers.
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The entities involved
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Public Service Commission
agency with department status in South Africa
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Cyril Ramaphosa
President of South Africa since 2018
Related events
- Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to sanction Majodina via Parliament.
- Cyril Ramaphosa leads the African National Congress party.
- President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed an Inter-Ministerial Committee in 2018.
- On September 8, 2016, Jacob Zuma initiated a process that was addressed by Cyril Ramaphosa, who fielded questions from MPs.
- The Public Service Commission proposed an amendment aimed at strengthening its own accountability mechanisms.