Institutions
Every authority that can decide your matter
Ministries, regulators, tax offices, immigration bodies and ombudsman services — with the mandate that defines what each one can actually do, the services it delivers to the public, and the official channel to reach it.
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Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
Justice administration
Administers courts, maintenance, deceased estates and masters’ offices.
Pretoria 5 working days Official site - executiveSouth Africa
Department of Home Affairs
Immigration and civil status
Manages civil registration, identity documents and immigration.
Pretoria 10 working days Official site - executiveSouth Africa
South African Revenue Service
Taxation
Collects national taxes and customs duties.
Pretoria 20 working days Official site - independentSouth Africa
Information Regulator
Data protection
Enforces POPIA and the Promotion of Access to Information Act.
Johannesburg 30 days Official site - independentSouth Africa
Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration
Employment disputes
Resolves employment disputes free of charge.
Johannesburg 5 working days Official site - independentSouth Africa
Companies and Intellectual Property Commission
Corporate registry
Registers companies, co-operatives and intellectual property.
Pretoria 10 working days Official site - independentSouth Africa
Competition Commission
Competition
Investigates prohibited practices and reviews mergers.
Pretoria 20 working days Official site - independentSouth Africa
Public Protector
Ombudsman
Investigates improper conduct in state affairs.
Pretoria 30 days Official site - executiveSouth Africa
Department of Employment and Labour
Employment
Administers labour legislation, inspections and the national minimum wage.
Pretoria 5 working days Official site - executiveSouth Africa
Deeds Registries
Land registration
Registers title to land and real rights.
Pretoria 10 working days Official site