The idea that the political system can have a depoliticised state or bureaucracy is not only naïve but dangerous, writes David Maimela
The commission is instead advocating for a variety of methods to ensure the public service met its primary goal of service delivery.
As public representatives and civil servants we derive our legitimacy from our ability to act professionally as we serve the public and manage state resources to the benefit of the public, the president wrote in his weekly newsletter.
This follows back and forth discussions with the Public Service Association (PSA) over the disputed salary increase for public workers.
The public service minister will outline the transformation journey adopted by the commission.
SA's School of Governance will look to China for a model on developing the capacity of public servants.
The deputy president was speaking at the launch of Public Service Month in Soweto on Sunday.
Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has been slammed for refusing to work in the department's headquarters in Pretoria.
The mediation process in the public service wage negotiations is expected to get underway.
Unions say they want a wage offer that will include a housing allowance.
Public Service Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has asked unions to return to the negotiating table.
Government spends R52m a year on salaries for suspended officials.
