Educational Publications

The primary function of the Public Education Office (PEO) is to provide public education and promote public participation in the processes and activities of Parliament. The provision of information and education is fundamental to enabling citizens to participate from an informed perspective in the processes of Parliament. The roles and functions of PEO are derived from the constitutional obligation imposed on Parliament to facilitate public involvement in the legislative and other processes of Parliament

Our Objectives

provide improved and more regular information to citizens,
ensure more meaningful engagement with communities,
provide regular public education on issues of national importance, and
increase public access and participation in its processes to strengthen participatory democracy.

Our Services

Stakeholder Engagement
Educational Content Development
Educational Programme Development
Educational Programme Implementation
Educational tours of Parliament

16 Days of Activism Calendar

End Violence Against Women and Children
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Section 25 of the Constitution Eighteenth Amendment Bill

The National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill

Fast Facts – Women’s Charter

“Gender and Institutionalism: Towards Strengthening the National Gender Machinery as a response to addressing Gender Based Violence in South Africa”
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The State of the Nation Address

The State of the Nation Address is one of the most important annual events in the calendar of Parliament.
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The Guide to Budget

February is known as Budget Month, when the citizens of South Africa and Parliament are informed of the state of the country’s economy and what government expenditure to expect in the various departments.
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The Fourth Industrial Revolution

The Fourth Industrial Revolution, or 4th IR, is the fourth major industrial era since the initial Industrial Revolution of the 18th century. The term was coined by Klaus Schwab, founder and executive chairman of the World Economic Forum to describe a world where individuals move between digital domains and offline reality with the use of connected technology to enable and manage their lives.
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16 Days of Activism

16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children
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You and the Constitution

All other laws in the country must be in line with the Constitution.The Constitution does not replace other laws. It sets out the standards which laws must follow. It serves as the foundation of a house. The walls, windows, doors and roof of the house are other laws.
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Constitutional Review Committee Pamphlet

Constitutional Review Committee Flyer

Africa Day Pamphlet 2018

Youth Month 2017

Africa Day Poster

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Human Rights

As the name suggests, human rights are rights that everyone must enjoy, by the mere fact that they are human beings. These rights are inalienable, which means that it cannot be taken away from you except in specific situations and according to due process.
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Guide to the Budget

It is impossible to say when the Budget process begins or ends, or even how individual financial years can be separated from each other. Tracking the Budget is an ongoing process.
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State of the Nation Address 2016

What is the State of the Nation Address? It is an annual address to the nation by the President of the Republic of South Africa as the Head of State. It is delivered at a joint sitting of Parliament – customarily at the beginning of an annual session.
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How the Budget works and Oversight

WHAT IS A BUDGET? A budget is a written document clearly showing how much income is received (coming in) and how (and on what) it will be spent within a given period of time. The main purpose of a budget is to ensure that the unlimited needs are prioritised in order of importance. This allows one to plan expenditure in such a way that priority areas (such as housing, education and healthcare) can be met.
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How a Law is Made

How the Budget Works for Us

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State of the Nation Address 2015

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Parliament Gives The Green Light...

Youth Month

Youth and Parliament

Africa Day - 25 May 2011

State of the Nation Address 2011

Spotlight on Parliament

Since the advent of democracy in 1994 it has become possible for all citizens to get involved in what is happening in Parliament ...

Factsheets on Parliament

Our democracy in South Africa is very new. People struggled for a very long time for democracy in our country. Find some factsheets on Parliament here ...
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A Day in Parliament

An educational cartoon depicting life in Parliament ...
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State of the Nation Address 2010

The State of the Nation Address is the annual occasion when the President of the Republic of South Africa addresses Parliament and the Nation.
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The National Assembly

The National Council of Provinces

Committees of Parliament

Submissions to Parliament

Women and Parliament

Parliament and Oversight

Petitions to Parliament