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Financial injustice a hindrance to Africa’s development

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The transformation of global financial institutions remains critical in addressing Africa’s mounting debt challenges as they perpetuate financial injustice, says United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres.

G20 urged to deliver on climate justice

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With developing nations being considered the most vulnerable to climate change, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres says the Group of Twenty (G20) countries must lead in delivering climate justice.

Spotlight on interventions for economic empowerment of women

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With South Africa officially assuming the G20 Presidency, government is looking forward to rallying the world against all forms of gender-based violence and exploitation of women, through the Working Group on Women Empowerment.

Big investment needed to drive sustainable development

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National Treasury Director-General (DG), Dr.Duncan Pieterse, has called for large scale and sustainable investments to ensure the global community meets its commitments to end poverty, protect the planet and build prosperous societies.

First G20 Sherpa meetings 'robust'

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South Africa’s Sherpa for the G20 and Director-General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Zane Dangor, has described the first Sherpa meeting of South Africa’s Presidency of the G20 as “very successful” and “robust”.

KZN to intensify efforts to combat GBVF

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As the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign ends, KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has reaffirmed the province’s commitment to turn the fight against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) into sustained action.

GBV activists appointed to link communities and law enforcement

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KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Thamsanqa Ntuli, has handed over appointment letters to 173 gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) activists who will serve as liaisons between the communities and law enforcement, working across various police stations in the province.