City of Ekurhuleni hosts inaugural Y20 South Africa Summit

The City of Ekurhuleni is proud to host the first-ever Y20 South Africa 2025 Summit at the Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre in Boksburg.

The summit, which has brought together the global community, ran until August 22.

Speaking on the first day of the summit on the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) responsible for youth programmes in the city, Clr Mzayifani Ngwenya highlighted that ‘the summit is crucial’ as the engagements are key in preparing for the upcoming G20 Summit, which will take place in the country in November 2025.

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“Through this event, voices and perspectives from the youth will go far in influencing international discussions and decisions, which are key in shaping a better world.

“This is a way of empowering youth voices for global impact in socio-economic issues,” said Ngwenya.

Youth leaders from G20 countries have come together to develop policies that address current global challenges.

The summit is considered the following:
• Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability;
• Inclusive Economic Growth and Employment;
• AI, Digital Innovation, Education and the Future of Work;
• Meaningful Youth Engagement and Reforming Multilateralism; and
• Inclusive Social Development and Addressing Inequality.

The G20, or Group of Twenty, which will be held in November 2025, is an international forum that brings together heads of state and leaders of governments from 19 countries and the European Union to discuss pertinent global issues.

“The summit further serves as a platform for dialogue and cooperation on issues such as sustainable development and financial stability,” said Ngwenya.