National Archives Advisory Council (NAAC)

In terms of Section 6(1) of the National Archives and Records Service Act (Act No.43 of 1996 as amended) the Minister of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture shall by notice in the Gazette establish a council to be known as the National Archives Advisory Council.... Read More


In terms of Section 6(4) the functions of the Council shall be to-
(a)     advise the Minister and the Director-General: Sport, Arts and Culture on any matter related to the operation of this Act;
(b)     advise the National Archivist on furthering the objects... Read More


The current Council is committed to ensure that our archival and records management services continue to underpin the democratic values of our Republic. These include respecting and preserving our past but also in rising to the challenge of an archives and records... Read More


It has held regular meetings, both of the full Council and of its Committees (Strategy, Finance and Ethical Matters; Legal Matters; Records Management); held a Strategic Planning Workshop; and has visited several Provincial Archives so as to meet with the relevant stakeholders... Read More