The Presidency and the Public Service Ministry to launch the APRM Second Generation Country Review Report

The Acting Minister for the Public Service and Administration, HE Ms Angie Motshekga, will join HE President Cyril Ramaphosa during the celebrations of the 20th Anniversary of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) celebrations and the official launch of the South Africa: Second-Generation Country Review Report, on 12 December 2023.

The APRM 20th Anniversary Celebrations from 10th to 14th December will be presided over by the President of Sierra Leone and Chairperson of the APR Forum, HE Julius Maada Bio.

On 13 December 2023, the Acting Minister for the Public Service and Administration will participate in the 37th Statutory Focal Points Committee Meeting Chaired by the Sierra Leone Minister of Public Administration and Political Affairs, Minister Amara Kallon, who is the Chair of this Committee.

The APRM is a voluntary self-assessment tool that promotes good governance and socio- economic development in African countries. The South Africa: Second-Generation Country Review Report will give insights into the progress made by South Africa in various areas, highlighting its successes and identifying areas for improvement as per its recommendations.

The review process involves an in-depth analysis of a country's policies, institutions, and practices and is conducted by a team of African experts. The mechanism promotes transparency, accountability and the sharing of best practices among African Member States, covering the following thematic areas:

• Democratic and Political Governance.
• Economic Management and Governance.
• Corporate Governance.
• Socio-economic Development.
• State Resilience.

Established by the African Union in 2003, APRM is hosting a series of activities ahead of the 20th anniversary celebration, including the launch of the South Africa Country Review Report.

Event details

The Acting Minister for the Public Service and Administration and the APRM Focal Point, Ms Angie Motshekga, will deliver the introductory remarks at the APRM 20th Anniversary and the launch of the SA: Second-Generation Review Report as per the following details:

• Date: 12 December 2023
• Time: 18:00
• Venue: The Capital on the Park, Sandton, Johannesburg

Media Enquiries

• Mr Dudley Moloi, Department of Public Service and Administration, Dudley@dpsa.gov.za, or 0724209946
• Ms Lydie Bokoko, APRM Continental Secretariat, lydie.bokoko@aprm-au.org/ or 072 341 8743