State-owned Enterprises(SoEs) in Johannesburg

The main strategic objectives of the Gauteng Liquor Board (GLB) are: effective governance and regulation of the liquor industry, ensuring ethical business practice andempowered stakeholders; promotion and maintenance of an effective and efficient regulatory system for the liquor industry; and maximisation of the benefits derived from the liquor industry and minimisation of the potential negative impact thereof.

The Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA) was established by the Gauteng Provincial Government through its Department of Economic Development (GDED). Its objective is to spearhead and coordinate economic development efforts for the province, targeting local and international business stakeholders. The GGDA's purpose is to grow the economy by positioning Gauteng as a Global Competitive City Region (GCR). It aims to demonstrate thought leadership in implementing key programmes and provide support for the development of key sectors. The GGDA's decree is to serve as the implementation arm of the GDED and assist the department in leading, facilitating and managing sustainable job creation and inclusive economic growth and development in the GCR. The GGDA recognises the importance of investment as a driver of job creation, skills development and firm creation for economic growth and development both within the province and throughout South Africa. One of its key deliverables is ensuring that investors receive all the support and information that they require in order to maximise the gains from their investments.

The mission of the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) is to work with all stakeholders to support the development and promotion of the South African film industry, and to create an industry that represents our nation's aspirations and celebrates our diversity through the values of creativity, freedom of expression, entrepreneurship, equitable redress and collaboration. The Foundation's main objectives are to: increase the number of South African films and Previously Disadvantaged Individuals (PDIs) producing them; increase audience access to South African films; increase the number of people trained in the industry, particularly in areas of scarce skills; promote the South African film industry locally and internationally; and promote social cohesion and the expression of the nation's stories through film.

The National Financial Ombud Scheme South Africa (NFO) is an umbrella financial services ombud scheme formed by the amalgamation of four separate previously existing South African ombud schemes: the offices of the Banking Ombud (OBS); the Credit Ombud (CO); the office of the Long-Term Insurance Ombud (OLTI); and the Short-Term Insurance Ombudsman (OSTI). In June 2021, the World Bank published a report on the role of the financial sector ombud system in South Africa. The report recommended that the overall ombud system and its components be reformed to make it fit for purpose and to adequately address the complexity of the South African financial system. The OBS; CO; OLTI; and OSTI entered into discussions early in 2020 to explore a voluntary amalgamation. The culmination of the work of the four ombud schemes resulted in the OBS, CO, OLTI and OSTI being replaced by the National Financial Ombud Scheme South Africa (NFO). The NFO commenced operations on 1 March 2024. The NFO's purpose is to resolve financial services complaints fairly, impartially and efficiently; provide a timely, informal and accessible alternative dispute resolution service to financial service providers and their customers; and promote financial education amongst consumers and financial institutions.

The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) is a national public entity established by the National Health Laboratory Service Act 37 of 2000, to provide quality, affordable and sustainable health laboratory services, training and research. It is governed by a Board and is responsible for ensuring that diagnostic pathology services are provided to more than 80% of the South African population through its countrywide network of quality-assured diagnostic laboratories. The NHLS was formed in 2001 by the merger of the former South African Institute for Medical Research (SAIMR), the National Institute for Virology (NIV), and the National Centre for Occupational Health. It is governed by the National Health Laboratory Service Act, the NHLS Rules, and the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) 1 of 1999 (as amended). The NHLS assists with communicable diseases, occupational health, and cancer surveillance in addition to providing diagnostic pathology services. It has specialised institutes such as the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), which includes the National Cancer Registry (NCR), National Institute for Occupational Health (NIOH), Forensic Chemistry Laboratories (FCL) and South African Vaccine Producers Association (SAVP). The NHLS employs over 8 000 people and has laboratories in all nine provinces of South Africa. It is critical to the South African healthcare system, because it is the sole provider of diagnostic pathology services to a large portion of the population.

The mission of the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) is to protect the housing consumer and to regulate the home building environment by promoting innovative home building technologies, setting home building standards and improving the capabilities of home builders. The Council's strategy is to: improve visibility and accessibility in the market, while enhancing interaction with its stakeholders; position the NHBRC as a leader in knowledge creation and technical and technological building solutions, through strategic partnerships; and provide diversified services and products in line with changing building requirements and needs.