Clusters were established to foster an integrated approach to governance aimed at improving government's planning, decision-making and service delivery. The main objective is to ensure proper coordination of all government programmes at national and provincial levels.
The main functions of clusters are to:
- ensure alignment of government-wide priorities
- facilitate and monitor the implementation of priority programmes
- provide a consultative platform on cross-cutting priorities and matters being taken to Cabinet.
The clusters function at different levels, namely ministerial, directors-general and communication clusters.
There are seven clusters:
- Infrastructure Development Cluster
- Economic Sectors and Employment Cluster
- Governance and Administration Cluster
- Human Development Cluster
- Social Protection and Community Development Cluster
- International Cooperation, Trade and Security Cluster
- Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster
