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South Africa urges global cooperation for a just ocean transition

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… Dr Dion George, said South Africa is ready to work with G20 partners to drive an ocean economy that is … true driver of resilience”. With South Africa holding the G20 Presidency in 2025, under the theme: ‘Solidarity, … closely with UN Global Compact Principles 7 to 9 and the G20 agenda,” George said. The plan promotes precautionary and …

Nzimande highlights role of science in society at G20 roundtable

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… Nzimande. The Minister was speaking at the Group of 20 (G20) Chief Science Advisors’ (CSAR) Roundtable.  The … a more inclusive, resilient and sustainable future.” The G20 CSAR was first convened during India’s G20 Presidency in 2023, where a distinct role for its …

SA celebrates Tourism Month to showcase heritage, wildlife, and economic benefits!

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… South African Tourism are in progress among members of the G20 Tourism working group. Furthermore, interventions are … international delegates and visitors who will attend the G20 summit in November this year. As we prepare to host …

President Ramaphosa spearheads SA’s UN General Assembly delegation

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… amplified by South Africa’s current role as Chair of the G20,” a statement by the Presidency on Monday read. According … the Sustainable Development Goals [SDGs]. “Building on its G20 mandate to shape global economic solutions, South Africa … Ramaphosa will lead the High-Level opening segment of the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. “G20 plays a pivotal role in …

Minister Chikunga to present SA’s Beijing Platform for Action at UNGA80

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… South Africa will also use the Assembly to promote its G20 Presidency agenda. The President is scheduled to hold …

President Ramaphosa to lead SA delegation to UNGA80

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… amplified by South Africa’s current role as Chair of the G20. The delegation will engage on urgent international … sustainable development, and human rights. Building on its G20 mandate to shape global economic solutions, South Africa … a Sustainable, Inclusive and Resilient Global Economy. The G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting. A high-level meeting on the …

South Africa, Brazil sign landmark agriculture cooperation agreement

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… place on the sidelines of the Ministerial Meeting of the G20 Agriculture Working Group (AWG), currently underway at …

South Africa to champion UN reform agenda at UNGA-80

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… Africa in particular,” she said.  As chair of the G20 Presidency, South Africa will also use the platform to … Africa will use the UNGA -80 to promote South Africa’s G20 Presidency Agenda. “The President will hold bilateral …

Cape Town to host G20 outreach on climate resilience, coastal protection

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… Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa leads the G20 Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Ministerial Outreach in the … risk-informed urban planning, aligning with South Africa’s G20 Presidency priorities. These include climate resilience, … priority. Deliver policy recommendations to shape the G20 DRR Ministerial Declaration. Strengthen international …

Investments in housing drive economic growth

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… The U20 seeks to strengthen engagement between the G20 and cities, raise the profile of urban issues on the G20 agenda, and create a platform for cities to develop a collective message and perspective to inform G20 negotiations. Speaking in a panel discussion on “Local …

Collaboration is key for success of MSMEs

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… an official side event of South Africa’s Group of Twenty (G20) Presidency, Sarupen highlighted that MSMEs are the … Global SME Finance Forum - an official side event of the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion Working Group. “In line with the G20/ Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development …

DIRCO, UNISA to host G20 town hall meeting in Cape Town

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… of South Africa (UNISA), will host a Group of 20 (G20) Town Hall Outreach on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, in … Creating Access to Benefit Grassroots Economies”. This G20 Town Hall Outreach aims to engage South Africans on the … significance, objectives, and benefits of South Africa’s G20 Presidency, as well as to solicit input from non-state …

Food security to form part of G20 Agriculture Working Group deliberations

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… Nokuzola Capa will chair the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) Agriculture Working Group and Food Security Task Force … profiling and promoting South Africa’s Presidency of the G20,” the department said. Guided by the theme of Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability, South Africa’s G20 Presidency is prioritising key issues, including food …

Deputy Minister takes G20 message to WSU students

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… South Africa’s G20 Presidency is about unlocking new opportunities for all, … Nonceba Mhlauli said. “As government, we believe that the G20 is for the people. We are using this platform to push for … Minister said the country will use its Presidency of the G20 to build a more inclusive and prosperous Africa and a …

Chikunga shares insights on gender-responsive budgeting at women dialogue

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… hosted by Imbokodo YabaThembu, in partnership with the G20 National Treasury Working Group and the Kat Leisure …

Tourism Minister calls for innovation to drive job creation

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… projects,” De Lille said. In her opening remarks at the G20 Tourism Investment Summit, currently underway in the … to GDP, employment and foreign direct investment. The G20 Tourism Investment Summit is attended by global leaders, …

SA receives strong support in G20 leadership - President Ramaphosa

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… Assembly on South Africa’s preparations to host the G20 Leaders' Summit, in Johannesburg, in November. The … Assembly on Tuesday, the President said South Africa’s G20 Presidency has received “strong support” from G20 members, invited countries and international …

President Ramaphosa calls for strengthened multilateralism, equitable global trade

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… he said. He also announced that under South Africa’s G20 Presidency, the country had launched an Extraordinary … Joseph Stiglitz. The committee will deliver the first-ever G20 report on global inequality, its impact, and solutions …

Environment Minister Dion George to attend Africa Climate Summit

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… crisis…and as we near the conclusion of South Africa’s G20 Presidency and anticipate COP30 in Brazil, the African …

Transnet revenue increases by R82.7 billion

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… and seize the opportunity of hosting the Group Twenty (G20),” Transnet said. South Africa assumed the G20 Presidency on 1 December 2024. The presidency, which runs …