The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), in partnership with the University of South Africa (UNISA) and the Rustenburg Municipality, will host a Town Hall Outreach Programme for the Group of 20 (G20) on Thursday, 30 October 2025.
The event will take place at the Civic Centre in Rustenburg.
The engagement will occur under the theme: "Inclusive Economic Growth and a Just Transition for Sustainable Societal Development".
According to the department, South Africa’s G20 Presidency, with the theme "Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability", is a pivotal opportunity to influence global discussions and foster inclusive growth, peace, and sustainable development.
As the first African country to host the G20 Leaders’ Summit, South Africa aims to amplify Africa’s voice in global governance and economic reform discussions.
The department stated that this outreach forms part of the country’s efforts to take the G20 to the people, ensuring that communities, business formations, academia and civil society actively engage in conversations about how global economic decisions can translate into tangible local benefits.
“The engagement will focus on inclusive growth and the ’just transition,’ particularly in sectors such as mining, agriculture and tourism, with emphasis on how all societal segment groups, including women, youth, and local communities, can participate equitably in economic opportunities,” the advisory said. – SAnews.gov.za
