Governmental Departments
Although national government carries the co-ordinating function of environmental management in South Africa, the practical implementation and enforcement of most environmental regulation rests with the provinces. The following contact details are constantly changing and may not remain accurate, even in the short term.
For updated contact details contact Government Communications Information Services (GCIS) Head Office:
Tel: 012 314 2911 Website: www.gcis.gov.za
Local Government
National Departments
- Department of Health
- Department of Minerals and Energy
- Government Communications Information Service
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of Defence
- Department of Education
- Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism
- Department of Trade and Industry
- Department of Water Affairs and Forestry


