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3 days ago
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Youth leaders gather at the Y20 South Africa Summit to shape global governance
Charting the Future: Insights from the Y20 South Africa Summit Image: IOL / Independent Newspapers The Y20 South Africa Summit kicked off on Monday at the Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre, bringing together youth ministers, political, business, and civic leaders, and international delegates from G20 member nations to chart a concrete path for youth participation in global governance. Over the next five days, delegates will negotiate and adopt the Y20 Declaration, which outlines recommendations for G20 leaders on jobs, climate, digital transformation, inclusion, and youth engagement. 'The five-day summit brings together youth representatives from G20 countries to negotiate and adopt the Y20 Declaration, outlining concrete recommendations for G20 leaders on jobs, climate, digital transformation, inclusion, and youth participation,' said Irfaan Mangera, the spokesperson for the Y20. The opening programme features a high-profile lineup of speakers and guests. Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi will offer a welcome, with messages of support from South Africa's public, business, and international partners, including representatives of B20 South Africa, Eskom, EWSETA, NYDA, and heads of delegation from Y20 Brazil and Y20 USA. Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, former Deputy President of South Africa and G20 Social Summit Convener, will also deliver a special message. The keynote address is expected to be delivered by Sindisiwe Chikunga, Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading 'Day two will feature a Ministerial Address from Stella Ndabeni, Minister of Small Business Development, ahead of formal negotiations. 'The summit will culminate on Friday, 22 August, with commitments to advance the Y20 recommendations, followed by a keynote from Mapaseka Steve Letsike, Deputy Minister for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, and the handover to the Y20 2026 host.' Mangera stated that the Y20 is the official youth engagement arm of the G20, providing a platform for young negotiators to translate lived realities into policy proposals that can influence national plans and multilateral agendas. 'Particularly speaking on behalf of the world's biggest demographic group, the youth!' the statement read. From ideation to action, delegates will operate across five thematic tracks: Climate and environmental Sustainability; inclusive economic growth and employment; AI, Digital Innovation, and the Future of Work; Meaningful Youth Engagement and reforming Multilateralism; and Inclusive Social Development and fighting Inequality. Mangera said the aim is to move from technical briefings to closed negotiations and ultimately adopt the Y20 Declaration. 'In addition to formal negotiations, partner-led plenaries and panels will connect policy ideas to implementation pathways across government, civil society, and business,' read the statement.
IOL News
09-05-2025
- Business
- IOL News
How South Africa is shaping the Youth 20 agenda for Africa
South Africa officially assumed leadership of the Youth 20 (Y20) — the G20's dedicated platform for youth engagement — at a high-profile event held at the historic Rand Club in Johannesburg. The launch marked a milestone for the country and signified Africa's prominent role in shaping the global youth agenda. The event drew a diverse gathering of over 200 delegates, including young leaders, government officials, civil society actors, media representatives, international stakeholders, and members of the diplomatic corps. Online participation further expanded the reach, with more than 800 applications received from interested youth across the continent and beyond. Irfaan Mangera, Public Relations and Media Officer for Y20 South Africa, emphasised the significance of this moment. 'The Y20 is the oldest engagement group within the G20, and this is a historic opportunity for African youth to have their voices heard at the highest level of global economic governance.'
