Contact government
Government, at national, local and provincial level, has a large and growing online presence. Besides the wealth of information and services on offer, getting in touch with government - from the President to members of Parliament to your local council - has never been easier. Our directory of links will show you the way.
- National government contacts
- Provincial government contacts
- Local government (municipality) contacts
South Africa Government Online offers a range of information and services, including comprehensive directories with contacts for Parliament, the President, cabinet ministers, deputy ministers and national departments. Here are the main links.
Government Directory
Comprehensive contact info for Parliament, the Presidency, ministers and deputy ministers, national departments, provincial governments, and government bodies and institutions:
The Presidency can advise: e-mail president@po.gov.za. For other members of government, check the GOVZA contacts page.
Still can't find the information you need?
Try the GCIS Information Service, a central point where government-related
information can be obtained on request:
- Online queries form
- E-mail: information@gcis.gov.za
- Tel: +27 (0)12 314 2211
- Fax: +27 (0)12 325 6898
- Postal address: GCIS Enquiry Service, Private Bag X745, Pretoria 0001
SA's nine provincial governments - and some of the provincial legislatures - all have their own websites offering a range of information and services, including directories for contacting your premier, MECs, members of the legislature, parastatal bodies and provincial government institutions. Here are the main links.
Eastern Cape
Free State Gauteng Gauteng Legislature- Legislature home page
- Who's who contact database (searchable by people, parties or committees)
- Public participation and petitions
- Send a petition
- Send a submission
The trilingual Cape Gateway web portal gives residents a single point of access to government information and services in the province's three official languages. You can also get answers from Cape Gateway by:
- Calling 0860 142 142 (weekdays 8am - 6pm)
- Visiting 142 Long Street, Cape Town (weekdays 8am - 4pm)
