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Steenhuisen to host G20 agriculture and food security meetings

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… of Agriculture John Steenhuisen will this week, host the G20 Agriculture Working Group (AWG) and Food Security Task … of a series of international meetings leading up to the G20 Summit, scheduled for November 2025. The meetings aim to … agricultural production. The meeting follows the first G20 Agriculture Working Group Meeting, which was convened on …

Lamola concludes working visit to Russia

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… for its unwavering support for South Africa’s Group of 20 (G20) Presidency and its advocacy for the reform of the United …

Agreement to strengthen fight against HIV, TB and cervical cancer

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… agreement was signed on the sidelines of the Group of 20 (G20) Health Working Group meeting held in Zimbali, outside … in KwaZulu-Natal in March this year.  South Africa’s G20 presidency emphasises the need for equitable solutions …

G20 Finance Ministers set to meet in US

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… The Group of Twenty (G20) Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors are set to … taking place in the United States, later this month. The G20 is an international forum of both developing and … meeting is part of the Finance Track under South Africa’s G20 Presidency, which will gather Finance Ministers and …

Vuyani Jarana appointed as G20 start-up engagement group

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… Engagement Group for South Africa’s Group of Twenty (G20) Presidency. In a statement on Monday, the Department of … Engagement Group, one of the officially recognised G20 Engagement Groups. As Chairperson, Jarana will lead … Policy Communiqué, which will contribute to the official G20 Leaders’ Declaration. The Minister also appointed 22 On …

President Ramaphosa appoints Mcebisi Jonas as Special Envoy to the United States

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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 …

G20 Development Working Group meeting to get underway

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… The South African Presidency of the Group of Twenty (G20) is this week convening the second Development Working Group (DWG) meeting in the Western Cape. “The G20 DWG plays a pivotal role in shaping global development … key development challenges and cooperative solutions. The G20 is an international forum of both developing and …

Minister Lamola participates in Delphi Economic Forum

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… Africa’s priorities as the incumbent Group of Twenty (G20) Presidency, championing Africa’s role in shaping a more … equitable partnerships,” the Minister said. South Africa's G20 Presidency is taking place under the theme: “Solidarity, …

President engages South African Council of Churches

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… also briefed the SACC on South Africa’s Group of Twenty (G20) Presidency along with regional and international issues … He highlighted South Africa’s drive for an inclusive G20. The President said dialogue with civil society and other … “Following the approach of the Brazilian Presidency, a G20 Social Forum will be convened. This will bring together …

Collaborative efforts key to tackling global challenges, KZN Premier

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… growth. Delivering his keynote address at the opening of G20 2nd Employment Working Group (EWG) meeting, Ntuli … in the labour income share, aligning with South Africa's G20 Presidency theme of “Solidarity, Equality, … together senior officials and technical experts from G20 member states to shape policy approaches, ahead of the …

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 …