Government Printing Works (GPW)

The mission of the Government Printing Works (GPW) is to provide cost-effective, reliable and timeous services to all spheres of government in printing; deliver equitable information to the public; and disseminate government information through technology, innovation and service excellence.

Having invested in modern and world-class printing and data management technology, the GPW is fully equipped to meet its customers’ printing needs, offering a comprehensive suite of standard printing, security printing and publishing services to the South African government. The GPW also supports the dissemination of government information to the public.

As the editor and publisher of Government Gazettes – the official publications used by government to communicate messages of national importance to the general public – the GPW now also provides its customers with convenient electronic access to submit content, read current gazettes and access all back issues. The GPW’s wide range of products and services comprises printing services, security printing and consulting services, gazette services, publications, and government stationery services.