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The Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development, Mzwanele Nyhontso, has reiterated that there has been no land expropriation in South Africa since the implementation of the Land Expropriation legislation in January 2025. 

In addition, the Minister confirmed that there is currently no land expropriation occurring on private properties, including farms.

“All land acquired for land restitution and redistribution purposes by government is purchased through a fair, transparent, and legal process. 

Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, says the legacy of South Africa’s G20 Presidency will not be defined by the number of meetings held, or the elegance of its communiqués, but by “lives changed, systems reformed, and the power redistributed.”

South Africa has reiterated its commitment to building an inclusive society, where everyone can participate and contribute through the National Strategic Framework on Universal Design and Access, a guiding tool aimed at ensuring accessibility for all.

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has hailed the South African avocado industry's active pursuit of international markets.

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli, has expressed pride in the province’s role in shaping international tourism discourse, as the second G20 Tourism Working Group (TWG) meeting kicks off in Durban.

Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has called on delegates at the Global Conference on Financial Inclusion and Women Empowerment, to deliver a clear roadmap with concrete measures and realistic timelines that place women's financial well-being at the centre of their work.

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has challenged political leaders across the continent to uphold their commitments to enhance agricultural growth and productivity, while increasing the level and efficiency of farm investments for a broader impact.

Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen will this week, host the G20 Agriculture Working Group (AWG) and Food Security Task Force Meetings in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Thamsanqa Ntuli, has reaffirmed the province’s commitment to driving inclusive, equitable, and sustainable economic growth.

The Presidency has noted the new 30% tariff imposed on South African exports to the United States of America (USA).