The Eastern Cape provincial government is expanding its reach by offering motorists the option of renewing their motor vehicle licences at several South African Post Office branches in the province.
Tracking ID applications by SMS
People who apply for South African identity documents or passports - including those who applied after 9 February 2007 - can now track the progress of their application via cellphone or internet.
Home Affairs' turnaround man
Home Affairs has the reputation of being SA's most dysfunctional government department. A hundred days into his job, the department's top technocrat, Mavuso Msimang, outlines his plans to turn the organisation around - within the space of a year.
Tax returns made simple
The South African Revenue Service has launched a new, simpler income tax return and filing process to assist both individual and business taxpayers.
Police website for the people
The South African Police Service has launched a new website to boost interaction with the public and provide information on personal safety, community policing and crime-fighting initiatives.
Joining forces to beat crime
Safety and Security Minister Charles Nqakula has called on South Africans to join in the fight against crime. The appeal comes as the government moves to strengthen policing at station level throughout the country, and through this to draw in stronger community support for combating crime.
South Africa's community workers
South Africa has a new category of public servant. Community development workers will help the government with service delivery by improving communication and helping local people to access services to which they are entitled.
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