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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 …

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 …