EU-South Africa Summit
The 8th summit between the leaders of the EU and South Africa took place in Cape Town on 13 March. The President of the European Council, António Costa, together with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, represented the EU while South Africa was represented by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
2nd G20 Sherpa Meeting
South Africa is well into the fourth month of its G20 presidency and the 15 working groups in the Sherpa Track have successfully held their first meetings. Most of these meetings were held virtually and some were held in person. All three of the task forces in the Finance Track have also held their first meetings.
Jazz Festival 2025
This month, the Mother City is set to come alive with jazz lovers flocking to the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) for the legendary Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF). Now in its 22nd year the multi-stage event takes place on 25 and 26 April with the theme ‘Legacy Meets Tomorrow’ – a tribute to its rich heritage and its evolving future.
Nedlac Changes To The Labour Policies
South Africa is on the brink of its most comprehensive labour law reform in decades, following the conclusion of extensive negotiations between organised business, organised labour, and government under the auspices of the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac). If the proposed amendments become law, they could fundamentally alter the country’s employment landscape— especially for high earners, small businesses, and workers facing retrenchment.
Lesotho Highlands Water Project
The Lesotho Highlands Water Project harnesses the water resources of the Lesotho highlands through the construction of a series of dams and tunnels for the mutual benefit of Lesotho and South Africa, supplying water to the Gauteng region of South Africa and hydropower to Lesotho.
SA’s Water Challenges
South Africa’s water crisis poses a pressing challenge, affecting communities, businesses, and agriculture. However, innovative solutions are emerging across the country that offer hope for a more sustainable and water-secure future. From cutting-edge technology to improved governance and community-driven efforts, there are many pathways forward that can alleviate the pressures on South Africa’s water resources.
Women In Leadership – Glenda Gray, GARDP Chair
Renowned South African medical researcher Professor Glenda Gray has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to improving public health and combating infectious diseases. From carrying out research in mother-to-child transmission of HIV and AIDS to sourcing Covid-19 vaccination for healthcare workers on the frontline of the pandemic, and now in her latest role as the Chair of the Global Antibiotic Research & Development Partnership (GARDP), Prof Gray has put her passion for medicine and people to work in saving lives.
In Other News – Business 20 (B20 )
As global leaders meet for the G20 Summit, the business sector will also have a chance to engage with world leaders through the parallel Business 20 (B20) structure. The B20 serves as the official G20 dialogue forum with the global business community. Established in 2010, the B20 is one of the most influential G20 Engagement Groups, bringing together business leaders from G20 member countries and beyond.
Financial Fitness – Credit Score
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G20 Working Groups – Taking South Africa’s Agenda To The World
The South African government – led by the Presidency, cabinet’s economic cluster and the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) – is the host of this year’s G20 summit to take place in November, and comprehensive programmes of meetings of working groups have already begun.