Which one of the following statements is CORRECT?


Public corporations form part of general government.


The government of North-West Province forms part of central government.


The City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality forms part of central government.


The Eastern Cape Provincial Department of Education forms part of local government.


Provincial government forms part of the public sector.

1 answer

The correct statement is:

Provincial government forms part of the public sector.

Explanation of the options:

  • Public corporations form part of general government. (Incorrect; public corporations typically operate separately from general government.)
  • The government of North-West Province forms part of central government. (Incorrect; provincial governments cannot be classified as central government.)
  • The City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality forms part of central government. (Incorrect; it is a local government entity.)
  • The Eastern Cape Provincial Department of Education forms part of local government. (Incorrect; it is part of the provincial government.)
  • Provincial government forms part of the public sector. (Correct; provincial governments are part of the broader public sector.)