With the dawn of democracy in 1994, and the adoption of a new final constitution in 1996, a provision was made for an Office of the President, which later became known as The Presidency. Under previous dispensations, the head of government in South Africa were Prime Ministers and State Presidents.
As the executive manager of government The Presidency is at the apex of the system of government in the Republic of South Africa. The Presidency is situated in the Union Buildings, Pretoria, and has another subsidiary office in Tuynhuys, Cape Town.
Guided by the Constitution and a commitment to serving the nation of South Africa through Leadership, Accountability and Action.
