Introduction

Chapter 10.1

Section 10.1 deals with the composition of the public sector. Note the definitions of and differences between central government, general government and the public sector. Pay particular attention to figure 10-1 which summarises the composition of the public sector.

Activities

1 Local authorities are part of general government.

2 Local authorities are part of the public sector.

3 Provincial government is part of central government.

4 Provincial government is part of general government.

5 Public corporations are part of general government.

6 The Department of Labour is part of general government.

7 The Department of Labour is part of the public sector.

8 Eskom is part of central government.

9 Transnet is part of central government.

10 SA Breweries is part of the public sector.