Advertising in Government Gazette

Hello Gmoelich,
To advertise a By-Law in the Government Gazette in South Africa, especially for a local municipality like Langeberg, the process is usually handled through the Government Printing Works (GPW) in Pretoria. Here’s how to go about it and who can assist

1. Contact Government Printing Works (GPW) Directly
They are the official body responsible for publishing notices in the Government Gazette.

Contact Details:

Email (for Gazette submissions): gazette@gpw.gov.za

Tel: +27 (0) 12 748 6200

Website: https://www.gpwonline.co.za

2. Designated Official in Langeberg Municipality
Usually, municipalities have:

A Legal Services Department or

A Municipal Manager’s Office
responsible for coordinating the submission of new by-laws to the Gazette.

Check internally if:

The Legal Advisor, Municipal Manager, or Director: Corporate Services has experience with GPW submissions.

They can liaise with GPW or assign a legal firm to assist.

3. Municipal Attorneys or Legal Consultants
If your team needs help preparing the submission:

Use a local government law firm familiar with municipal by-law publishing.

Firms like ENSafrica, Cox Yeats, or Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr have public sector departments.

4. Required Documents for Submission
To place the by-law in the Gazette, GPW will require:

A cover letter or submission form (ask GPW for the latest template)

The by-law document in Word format

A signed approval/executive resolution showing the council has adopted it

Proof of payment for the gazette notice

5. Lead Time
You usually need to submit at least 5 working days before the preferred publication date.

GPW will confirm the cost and publication date after submission.