End to cadre deployment (practice)
The Zondo commission found the ANC’s cadre deployment policy unlawful and unconstitutional as it contributed to state capture. To remove the ANC’s cadre deployment policy is proving to be difficult. The Gauteng High Court dismissed the DA’s application that the ANC policy of cadre deployment be declared unconstitutional and unlawful.
read more >>Establish director-general in the Presidency as Head of Public Administration.
A new position of DG in the Presidency is yet to be created. The Public Service Amendment Bill indicates that directors-general of departments will report on operational, organisational and administrative matters.
read more >>Public Service Amendment Act
The bill promises to promote integrity and professionalism in the public sector. The bill is under consideration by the National Council of Provinces (NCOP). Key provisions of the bill include: • Devolution of administrative powers: Devolution of administrative powers from executive authorities (eg, ministers) to heads of departments (HoDs), empowering HoDs to perform administrative acts…
read more >>Public Administration Management Amendment Act
This draft legislation seeks to bolster public service efficiency and uniformity across government spheres through strengthened ethical standards and institutional reforms. Parliament passed it in November 2025 and forwarded it to the president for assent.
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