{"id":8896,"date":"2025-06-06T11:43:25","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T09:43:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=8896"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:32:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:32:19","slug":"south-africa-g20-sherpas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/south-africa-g20-sherpas\/","title":{"rendered":"South Africa to Host G20 Sherpas Meeting at Sun City in June 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>South Africa is gearing up to host the third G20 Sherpas meeting from 25 to 27 June 2025 at the prestigious Sun City in the North West Province. Moreover, this key diplomatic event will be held under the theme \u201cSolidarity, Equality and Sustainability,\u201d which clearly reflects South Africa\u2019s commitment to inclusive and sustainable global economic governance during its <a href=\"https:\/\/gauteng.news\/2025\/05\/06\/sa-will-host-a-successful-g20-summit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">G20<\/a> Presidency. Furthermore, the meeting presents an important opportunity for the country to showcase its leadership on the international stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ALSO READ: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/south-africa-to-host-g20-financial-inclusion-conference\/\">South Africa to Host G20 Financial Inclusion Conference<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-g20-sherpas-meeting\">What is the G20 Sherpas Meeting?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The G20 Sherpas meeting is a crucial preparatory gathering of senior officials, known as Sherpas, who represent their countries ahead of the G20 Leaders\u2019 Summit. During this meeting, they engage in important discussions and negotiations that shape the Leaders\u2019 agenda and outcomes. <strong>Additionally,<\/strong> the third G20 Sherpas meeting in South Africa will bring together representatives from all G20 member countries, <strong>along with<\/strong> invited guests and stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3451918162\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-south-africa-s-role-and-leadership\">South Africa\u2019s Role and Leadership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The meeting will be chaired by Mr. Zane Dangor, South Africa\u2019s G20 Sherpa. His leadership will steer the deliberations. The focus will be on fostering solidarity, promoting equality, and advancing sustainability in the global economic system. South Africa\u2019s hosting of this meeting underscores its growing role on the world stage. It also highlights the country as a key advocate for African and emerging economies within the G20 framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-media-accreditation-for-the-third-g20-sherpas-meeting\">Media Accreditation for the Third G20 Sherpas Meeting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Media representatives interested in covering the event are invited to apply for accreditation. This ensures that bona fide journalists have access to provide comprehensive coverage of the meeting and its outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-important-details-for-media-accreditation\">Important Details for Media Accreditation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Accreditation Deadline:<\/strong> Tuesday, 10 June 2025 (No extensions or late applications will be accepted)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> Only bona fide media practitioners are eligible to apply<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Passport Requirements:<\/strong> Passports must be valid for at least 30 days beyond the meeting dates and contain at least two unused pages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accreditation Form:<\/strong> Must be fully completed with all fields accurately filled; incomplete forms will be rejected<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accreditation Form Link:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/g20.org\/media\/media-accreditation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">G20 Media Accreditation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-contact-for-accreditation-queries\">Contact for Accreditation Queries:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kgopotso Rapakuana<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:RapakuanaK@dirco.gov.za\">RapakuanaK@dirco.gov.za<\/a><br>Phone: +27 (73) 058 3876<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fhulufhelo Maeba<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:MaebaF@dirco.gov.za\">MaebaF@dirco.gov.za<\/a><br>Phone: +27 (60) 967-8945<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-4169137559\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-this-meeting-matters\">Why This Meeting Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The G20 Sherpas meeting in South Africa will play a critical role in shaping the agenda for the 2025 G20 Leaders\u2019 Summit. The themes of solidarity, equality, and sustainability align with global priorities, including climate action, equitable economic recovery post-pandemic, and addressing systemic inequalities. This event offers an opportunity for South Africa and the broader African continent to influence global policy discussions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-learn-more-about-south-africa-s-g20-presidency\">Learn More About South Africa\u2019s G20 Presidency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For additional information on South Africa\u2019s Presidency of the G20, including updates and resources, visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.g20.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official G20 website<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay informed and be part of the global conversation by securing your media accreditation for the third G20 Sherpas meeting in South Africa. This is a significant moment for the nation and the continent to showcase leadership on the global stage<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>South Africa is gearing up to host the third G20 Sherpas meeting from 25 to 27 June 2025 at the prestigious Sun City in the North West Province. Moreover, this key diplomatic event will be held under the theme \u201cSolidarity, Equality and Sustainability,\u201d which clearly reflects South Africa\u2019s commitment to inclusive and sustainable global economic<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":8898,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"South Africa is gearing up to host the third G20 Sherpas meeting from 25 to 27 June 2025 at the prestigious Sun City in the North West Province. 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