Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will on Friday, 05 September 2025, deliver a keynote address at the National Economic Development Labour Council's (NEDLAC) 30th Annual Summit, scheduled to take place at the NH Johannesburg Sandton Hotel in Gauteng Province.

Convened under the theme: " Advancing solidarity, equality and sustainability in the economy and the labour market", the Summit provides an opportunity for a larger delegation of NEDLAC social partners from organised business, community, government, and organised labour, as well as other stakeholders, to gather and deliberate on socio-economic issues.

In line with the priorities of South Africa's G20 Presidency of solidarity, equality and sustainability, the Summit serves as a platform for participants to present achievements and challenges pertaining to:

• The realisation of solidarity of workers through advances made in collective bargaining, dispute resolution and building worker unity including with non-standard employees;
• Advancement of gender and race equality in the workplace and society; and

·       The pursuit of climate sustainability and a just transition from a workplace perspective

The details for the summit are as follows:

Date: September 05, 2025

Time: 08:30-2:00 pm

Location: NH Johannesburg Sandton Hotel (Formally called The Hilton Hotel)

The Summit will also be broadcast on digital/social media platforms for further invitees and members of the public to observe. Go here: https://youtube.com/live/U9ed8Q9U_xA?feature=share

Media Enquiries: Mr Keith Khoza, Spokesperson to Deputy President Mashatile on 066 195 8840 and/or Louis Seeco of NEDLAC on 082 652 8999.

ISSUED JOINTLY BY THE PRESIDENCY AND NEDLAC​

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