{"id":381,"date":"2019-07-19T11:55:34","date_gmt":"2019-07-19T09:55:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/?page_id=381"},"modified":"2022-09-28T11:07:24","modified_gmt":"2022-09-28T09:07:24","slug":"governance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/governance\/","title":{"rendered":"Governance"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"td_uid_1_69d61cac45d1c\" class=\"tdc-zone\"><div class=\"tdc_zone td_uid_1_69d61cac45d2e_rand  wpb_row td-pb-row\"  >\r\n<style scoped>\r\n\r\n\/* custom css *\/\r\n.td_uid_1_69d61cac45d2e_rand {\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }\r\n<\/style><div id=\"td_uid_2_69d61cac46548\" class=\"tdc-row\"><div class=\"vc_row td_uid_2_69d61cac46551_rand  wpb_row td-pb-row\" >\r\n<style scoped>\r\n\r\n\/* custom css *\/\r\n.td_uid_2_69d61cac46551_rand {\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }\r\n<\/style><div class=\"vc_column td_uid_3_69d61cac4671b_rand  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id=td_uid_5_69d61cac47495 class=\"td_block_inner\">\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-row\">\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span4\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/2026\/03\/31\/minister-buthelezi-calls-on-law-clinics-to-lead-access-to-justice-in-rural-communities\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" class=\"td-image-wrap\" title=\"Minister Buthelezi Calls on Law Clinics to Lead Access to Justice in Rural Communities\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"\" alt=\"\" title=\"Minister Buthelezi Calls on Law Clinics to Lead Access to Justice in Rural Communities\" data-type=\"image_tag\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_1505-300x160.jpg\"  width=\"300\" height=\"160\" \/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/2026\/03\/31\/minister-buthelezi-calls-on-law-clinics-to-lead-access-to-justice-in-rural-communities\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Minister Buthelezi Calls on Law Clinics to Lead Access to Justice in Rural Communities\">Minister Buthelezi Calls on Law Clinics to Lead Access to Justice...<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/author\/sakhid\/\">Sakhi Dlala<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-31T17:30:48+00:00\" >March 31, 2026<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/2026\/03\/31\/minister-buthelezi-calls-on-law-clinics-to-lead-access-to-justice-in-rural-communities\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                \nULUNDI \u2013 Public Service and Administration Minister, Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi, has urged legal institutions and law clinics to play a more active...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span4 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span4\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/2026\/03\/23\/deputy-minister-kekana-delivers-critical-donations-to-support-education-and-healthcare-kwamaqoma\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" class=\"td-image-wrap\" title=\"Deputy Minister Kekana Delivers Critical Donations To Support Education and Healthcare KwaMaqoma\u00a0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"\" alt=\"\" title=\"Deputy Minister Kekana Delivers Critical Donations To Support Education and Healthcare KwaMaqoma\u00a0\" data-type=\"image_tag\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BDS_9162-300x160.jpg\"  width=\"300\" height=\"160\" \/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/2026\/03\/23\/deputy-minister-kekana-delivers-critical-donations-to-support-education-and-healthcare-kwamaqoma\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Deputy Minister Kekana Delivers Critical Donations To Support Education and Healthcare KwaMaqoma\u00a0\">Deputy Minister Kekana Delivers Critical Donations To Support Education and Healthcare...<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/author\/sakhid\/\">Sakhi Dlala<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T21:55:03+00:00\" >March 23, 2026<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/2026\/03\/23\/deputy-minister-kekana-delivers-critical-donations-to-support-education-and-healthcare-kwamaqoma\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                \n\n\n\n\nKuGompo - Deputy Minister of Public Service and Administration, Pinky Kekana, joined by Eastern Cape MEC for Health,...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span4 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span4\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/2026\/03\/20\/minister-buthelezi-calls-for-governance-reform-to-improve-africas-credit-ratings\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" class=\"td-image-wrap\" title=\"Minister Buthelezi Calls for Governance Reform to Improve Africa\u2019s Credit Ratings\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"\" alt=\"\" title=\"Minister Buthelezi Calls for Governance Reform to Improve Africa\u2019s Credit Ratings\" data-type=\"image_tag\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BDS_9030-300x160.jpg\"  width=\"300\" height=\"160\" \/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/2026\/03\/20\/minister-buthelezi-calls-for-governance-reform-to-improve-africas-credit-ratings\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Minister Buthelezi Calls for Governance Reform to Improve Africa\u2019s Credit Ratings\">Minister Buthelezi Calls for Governance Reform to Improve Africa\u2019s Credit Ratings<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/author\/sakhid\/\">Sakhi Dlala<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-20T16:20:39+00:00\" >March 20, 2026<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/2026\/03\/20\/minister-buthelezi-calls-for-governance-reform-to-improve-africas-credit-ratings\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                \nPretoria \u2014 Public Service and Administration Minister, Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi, has urged African governments to prioritise strong governance and fiscal discipline as...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span4 --><\/div><!--.\/row-fluid-->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-row\">\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span4\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/2026\/03\/13\/lack-of-a-service-oriented-organisational-culture-is-impeding-the-implementation-of-the-professionalisation-framework-in-the-public-sector\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" class=\"td-image-wrap\" title=\"OPINION: Lack of a Service-Oriented Organisational Culture Is Impeding the Implementation of the Professionalisation Framework in the Public Sector\u00a0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"\" alt=\"\" title=\"OPINION: Lack of a Service-Oriented Organisational Culture Is Impeding the Implementation of the Professionalisation Framework in the Public Sector\u00a0\" data-type=\"image_tag\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSH09989-010-300x160.jpg\"  width=\"300\" height=\"160\" \/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/2026\/03\/13\/lack-of-a-service-oriented-organisational-culture-is-impeding-the-implementation-of-the-professionalisation-framework-in-the-public-sector\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"OPINION: Lack of a Service-Oriented Organisational Culture Is Impeding the Implementation of the Professionalisation Framework in the Public Sector\u00a0\">OPINION: Lack of a Service-Oriented Organisational Culture Is Impeding the Implementation...<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/author\/lusani\/\">Lusani Madzivhandila<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-13T15:32:58+00:00\" >March 13, 2026<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/2026\/03\/13\/lack-of-a-service-oriented-organisational-culture-is-impeding-the-implementation-of-the-professionalisation-framework-in-the-public-sector\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                \nThe South African&nbsp;Public&nbsp;Sector is currently confronted with serious and unprecedented service delivery challenges. As a result, there is growing public discourse about...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span4 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span4\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/2026\/01\/27\/minister-buthelezi-prioritises-learner-dignity-with-school-shoes-donation-and-infrastructure-support-at-kzn-school\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" class=\"td-image-wrap\" title=\"Minister Buthelezi Prioritises Learner Dignity with School Shoes Donation and Infrastructure Support at KZN School\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"\" alt=\"\" title=\"Minister Buthelezi Prioritises Learner Dignity with School Shoes Donation and Infrastructure Support at KZN School\" data-type=\"image_tag\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0247-300x160.jpg\"  width=\"300\" height=\"160\" \/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/2026\/01\/27\/minister-buthelezi-prioritises-learner-dignity-with-school-shoes-donation-and-infrastructure-support-at-kzn-school\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Minister Buthelezi Prioritises Learner Dignity with School Shoes Donation and Infrastructure Support at KZN School\">Minister Buthelezi Prioritises Learner Dignity with School Shoes Donation and Infrastructure...<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/author\/sakhid\/\">Sakhi Dlala<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-01-27T17:26:00+00:00\" >January 27, 2026<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/2026\/01\/27\/minister-buthelezi-prioritises-learner-dignity-with-school-shoes-donation-and-infrastructure-support-at-kzn-school\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                \nMinister for the Public Service and Administration, Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi, today visited eNaleni High School in Umlazi as part of the government\u2019s...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span4 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span4\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/2026\/01\/15\/public-sector-integrity-on-the-rise-as-lifestyle-audit-compliance-hits-93\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" class=\"td-image-wrap\" title=\"Public Sector Integrity on the Rise as Lifestyle Audit Compliance Hits 93%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"\" alt=\"\" title=\"Public Sector Integrity on the Rise as Lifestyle Audit Compliance Hits 93%\" data-type=\"image_tag\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Minister-Inkosi-Buthelezi-300x160.jpg\"  width=\"300\" height=\"160\" \/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/2026\/01\/15\/public-sector-integrity-on-the-rise-as-lifestyle-audit-compliance-hits-93\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Public Sector Integrity on the Rise as Lifestyle Audit Compliance Hits 93%\">Public Sector Integrity on the Rise as Lifestyle Audit Compliance Hits...<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/author\/sakhid\/\">Sakhi Dlala<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-01-15T14:04:00+00:00\" >January 15, 2026<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/2026\/01\/15\/public-sector-integrity-on-the-rise-as-lifestyle-audit-compliance-hits-93\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                \nPRETORIA \u2013 The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) has reported a significant surge in lifestyle audit compliance, reaching 93% across...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span4 --><\/div><!--.\/row-fluid-->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-row\">\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span4\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/2025\/12\/11\/strengthening-ethical-governance-public-protectors-office-highlights-opportunities-for-progress-at-dpsa-anti-corruption-day\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" class=\"td-image-wrap\" title=\"Strengthening Ethical Governance: Public Protector\u2019s Office Highlights Opportunities for Progress at DPSA Anti-Corruption Day\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"\" alt=\"\" title=\"Strengthening Ethical Governance: Public Protector\u2019s Office Highlights Opportunities for Progress at DPSA Anti-Corruption Day\" data-type=\"image_tag\" 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class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2025-12-11T12:29:29+00:00\" >December 11, 2025<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/2025\/12\/11\/strengthening-ethical-governance-public-protectors-office-highlights-opportunities-for-progress-at-dpsa-anti-corruption-day\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                \nSouth Africa\u2019s 2025 International Anti-Corruption Day, hosted by the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) in Sandton on 9 December, brought...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span4 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span4\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/2025\/12\/11\/building-ethical-governance-through-multisector-collaboration-in-south-africa\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" class=\"td-image-wrap\" title=\"Building Ethical Governance Through Multisector Collaboration in South Africa\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"\" alt=\"\" title=\"Building Ethical Governance Through Multisector Collaboration in South Africa\" data-type=\"image_tag\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_1860-1-300x160.jpg\"  width=\"300\" height=\"160\" \/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/2025\/12\/11\/building-ethical-governance-through-multisector-collaboration-in-south-africa\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Building Ethical Governance Through Multisector Collaboration in South Africa\">Building Ethical Governance Through Multisector Collaboration in South Africa<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/author\/sakhid\/\">Sakhi Dlala<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2025-12-11T11:53:22+00:00\" >December 11, 2025<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/2025\/12\/11\/building-ethical-governance-through-multisector-collaboration-in-south-africa\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                \nSouth Africa is sharpening its focus on transparency and accountability, driven by a growing recognition that ethical governance cannot be achieved solely...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        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