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G20 must tackle inequality, gender gaps to build just labour markets – Minister Meth

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… and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has called on G20 member states to urgently address growing inequality and … Minister was delivering the keynote address at the second G20 Employment Working Group meeting in Umhlanga, … that compromise fairness, equity, and dignity. As the G20 President, South Africa remains steadfast in upholding …

President Ramaphosa appoints Professor Mariana Mazzucato to G20 Taskforce

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… Mariana Mazzucato as Technical Expert to South Africa’s G20 Presidency and his Special Presidential Representative to … In 2024, she co-chaired the Group of Experts for Brazil's G20 Task Force for the Global Mobilisation Against Climate … Africa’s commitment to leveraging its leadership in the G20 to shape a more inclusive and sustainable global economy. …

SA advocates for linguistic equity in AI at G20

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… South Africa has called on the Group of Twenty (G20) members to support initiatives that develop Artificial … tools to make this possible. Addressing the Meeting of the G20 Digital Economy Working Group Task Force on AI, Minister … During our Task Force discussions, we must consider how G20 nations can share best practices on AI governance, …

Progress made in tackling global challenges

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… South Africa’s Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20) is making significant progress in tackling global … collaborative approach. This is according to the country’s G20 Sherpa, Zane Dangor. Sherpas are the personal representatives of the G20 leaders. “We believe this is important and that the G20

South Africa convenes second G20 Sherpa Meeting

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… South Africa’s Group of 20 (G20) Sherpa, Zane Dangor, will chair the second meeting of the G20 Sherpas, which will be held virtually on 3 and 4 April …  "Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability". The first G20 Sherpa Meeting under South Africa’s Presidency took place …

All systems go for Africa Children’s Summit

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… during the country's Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20), which will culminate in the G20 Leaders’ Summit in November this year. The summit aims to …

SA’s senior delegation meet US officials to address expropriation, equity laws

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… of senior officials, led by South Africa’s Group of 20 (G20) Sherpa and the Director-General of the Department of … General Assembly to provide an update on South Africa’s G20 Presidency.  The department said the General Assembly … endorsed the priorities and theme of the South African G20 Presidency. – SAnews.gov.za   …

Conference places the spotlight on ocean sustainability 

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… As the current holder of the G20 Presidency, South Africa is leading global efforts for … initiative, a flagship programme introduced under Brazil’s G20 Presidency, which is designed to promote sustainable …

Call for localised gender-responsive value chains

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… Empowerment Working Group Meanwhile, with South Africa's G20 Presidency well underway, Chikunga said she is looking … has put forward three priorities for consideration by G20 nations and beyond. These include policy perspectives on … “In each of these priority areas, we intend to establish G20 Legacy Projects that will not only outlive our G20

G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group first meeting concluded

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… reflected on the deliberations that took place during the G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group … proposed deliverables and received inputs and views from G20 MS. Written comments on the priorities are due by 5 April … including but not limited to bilateral meetings with G20 member states; workshops; side-events; seminars; and …

G20 nations must place inequality at the heart of economic policymaking: Deputy Minister Mohai

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… the urgency of addressing persistent global inequalities. “G20 nations must place inequality at the heart of economic … Minister was delivering a keynote address during a two-day G20 Seminar focused on the theme: “Public Good, Development … The seminar was a key part of South Africa’s strategic G20 priorities - to explore innovative solutions for …

Call to scale up cervical cancer interventions 

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… World Health Organization (WHO) at the Group of Twenty (G20) Health Working Group meeting, which took place on … the department said. Speaking on the sidelines of the G20 health meeting, Unitaid’s Deputy Executive Director Tenu … Unitaid, the WHO and other partners. “The South African G20 health agenda promotes solidarity, equality and …

Cabinet welcomes strengthened ties between SA and Japan

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… Africa currently holds the Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20), while Japan will lead the Ninth Tokyo International … for Japan’s support of South Africa’s Presidency of the G20, stating that he looks forward to collaborating with …

Cabinet welcomes new investments

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… Africa. The EU reiterated its support for South Africa’s G20 Presidency and the importance of the G20 as a global forum for international economic …

SA-Ghana strengthen tourism partnerships

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… takes place in a year when South Africa proudly hosts the G20 Summit - a momentous occasion that highlights South …

SA-EU relations flourishing

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… the European Union expressed support for South Africa's G20 Presidency in 2025, and our hosting of the G20 Summit at the end of the year. The EU also pledged to strengthen the G20 Compact with Africa. Government welcomes the visit by the …

Motsoaledi urges global action to address health funding gaps

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… the keynote address at the second meeting of the G20 Health Working Group today in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal. The … Professor Paul Farmer on the value of all lives and urged G20 members to increase public financing of health systems as … root of all that is wrong with the world. “We implore all G20 members to champion increased public financing of health …

George rallies world leaders to accelerate efforts to achieve SDGs

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… target to meet the goals. Addressing the Group of Twenty (G20) Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group … equality and sustainability at the centre of our G20 Presidency. “As the international community, together, we … as well as Oceans and Coasts. “These priorities of the G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group for …

Motsoaledi to open second G20 Health Working Group meeting in KZN

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… the opening of the second meeting of the Group of Twenty (G20) Health Working Group on Wednesday. The meeting will take … will take place alongside this meeting.  Delegates from G20 countries, invited nations, representatives, and … will be in attendance.  South Africa holds the G20 Presidency from 1 December 2024 to 30 November 2025, only …

Government activities for the week 24 – 28 March 2025

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… Environment, Dr Dion George to lead the Group of Twenty (G20) Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group as part of South Africa’s Presidency of the G20.  On Wednesday, 26 March, South Africa hosts the second G20 Health Working Group Meeting in KwaZulu-Natal (26-28 …