A developmental state is usually faced with budget restraints, i$.$e$.$insufficient financial resources to meet the extensive demands; lack of properly experienced and sufficiently qualified public sector managers; a high rate of corruption and even death of public leaders to initiate new policies. This will make reform and change in policy initiatives extremely difficult. In view of this statement, discuss below:$2\mathrm{.}2$ The new public service as part of the public reform initiatives in South Africa.