18 February 2009
A new cycle of the awards has started. This year marks the sixth cycle of
the Premier's Service Excellence Awards since its inception in 2002. The awards
are designed to promote a customer friendly service delivery process among
government's delivery unit. They are also designed to inform the public of
government's commitment to improving services to communities in terms of the
Batho Pele (People First) service motto, which was developed, by the Department
of Public Service and Administration (DPSA).
Adjudication: 23 February to 6 March 2009
Gala evening: 27 March 2009
Theme: "Serving with excellence"
Issued by: Eastern Cape Provincial Government
18 February 2009
Source: Eastern Cape Provincial Government (http://www.northern-cape.gov.za)