{"id":3667,"date":"2025-04-25T21:21:05","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T19:21:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=3667"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:41:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:41:10","slug":"gauteng-to-host-landmark-g20-culture-working-group-session","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/gauteng-to-host-landmark-g20-culture-working-group-session\/","title":{"rendered":"Gauteng to Host Landmark G20 Culture Working Group Session"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The global spotlight will shine on Gauteng as the province prepares to host the 2nd G20 Culture Working Group session. The session will run from Monday, 5 May to Tuesday, 6 May 2025 at the prestigious Sandton Convention Centre. The session, held under the overarching G20 theme \u201cSolidarity, Equality and Sustainability,\u201d promises to be a pivotal moment. This session works in shaping global cultural policies with far-reaching social and economic implications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This monumental event forms part of South Africa\u2019s G20 Presidency\u2014the first ever held on African soil. This marks a historic milestone not only for the nation but for the African continent as a whole. The presence of global cultural leaders and policymakers in Sandton underlines South Africa\u2019s growing role as a global voice in the integration of culture into sustainable development frameworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minister Gayton McKenzie to Deliver Keynote Address<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

South Africa\u2019s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr. Gayton McKenzie, will officially open the session with a keynote address. He will reinforce the importance of Africa\u2019s cultural narratives on the world stage. The Minister\u2019s address is expected to highlight the country\u2019s vision for an inclusive, rights-based cultural framework that can support social cohesion, nation-building, and economic participation across all demographics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Platform for Critical Cultural Dialogue<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The two-day session will feature robust discussions focusing on four critical priorities that align with both Agenda 2063 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Safeguarding and restitution of cultural heritage<\/strong> \u2013 Emphasizing the importance of protecting heritage as a human right and advocating for the return of stolen cultural assets to their countries of origin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Cultural policies in socio-economic strategies<\/strong> \u2013 Exploring how culture can be harnessed to foster inclusive growth, economic empowerment, and social justice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Digital transformation and cultural sustainability<\/strong> \u2013 Investigating the role of technology in preserving and promoting culture, including the use of AI, virtual reality, and digital archives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Culture and climate change<\/strong> \u2013 Addressing how cultural narratives and indigenous knowledge can influence and shape sustainable environmental practices.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    These themes reflect a growing global acknowledgment of the transformative power of culture. It also addresses contemporary challenges, from economic disparity to environmental degradation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Media Participation and Accreditation At The G20<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The Ministry of Sport, Arts and Culture invites media professionals, editors, and journalists to cover this high-profile event. Interested parties are requested to complete the accreditation form and send it to madimetjam@dsac.gov.za<\/a><\/strong> by Thursday, 01 May 2025, before 16:00.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This event presents a unique opportunity for the media to capture insightful discussions. Opportunities will be made for interviews with global cultural figures, and South Africa\u2019s strategic positioning within the G20 landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    G20 Event Details at a Glance:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n