Sindisiwe Chikunga

🎙️ Media Interview | CGTN Minister @s_chikunga joins CGTN for a Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women (GLMW 2025) interview, highlighting South Africa’s leadership of the G20 Empowerment of Women Working Group (EWWG). 📅 15 Oct 2025 | 🕒 03:00 AM (SAST) 📺 cgtn.com/tv

🇿🇦🤝🇨🇳 South Africa–China Cooperation During her visit to Beijing, Minister @s_chikunga engaged on the SA–China 10-Year Strategic Programme on Cooperation, which focuses on key areas such as peace and security, trade, innovation, education, and people-to-people collaboration.

🤝 Bilateral Meeting Minister @s_chikunga met with Mrs Xiaowei Huang, Vice President of the All-China Women Federation, during the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women 2025. The discussion focused on strengthening cooperation to advance women’s empowerment and leadership.

🎙️ Media Interview Minister @s_chikunga participates in a media interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN) during the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women 2025 in Beijing 🇨🇳. 📅 Date: 14 October 2025 🕐 Time: 13:15 (SAST) 📺 Watch interview on: cgtn.com/tv

Minister of @DWYPD_ZA - @s_chikunga is attending the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women in Beijing, from 13–14 October 2025. Supported by UN Women, the meeting convenes under the theme: “One Shared Future: New and Accelerated Process for Women’s All-Round Development.”

🌍 Minister of @DWYPD_ZA - @s_chikunga represents South Africa at the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women (GLMW 2025) under the theme: “One Shared Future: New and Accelerated Process for Women’s All-Round Development.” 📅 13–14 October 2025 📍 Beijing, China

It is Day 1 of the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women, and Chinese President Xi Jinping called for greater representation for women in politics and government to ensure that gender equality is "truly internalised" within society.

Today, we are proudly representing South Africa at the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women (GLMW 2025) under the theme: “One Shared Future: New and Accelerated Process for Women’s All-Round Development.” #GLMW2025

📌East London Minister @s_chikunga engaged with local women business owners and entrepreneurs in the Eastern Cape, championing women-led enterprises and inclusive economic growth.

Minister @s_chikunga delivered the keynote at the Women’s Month Dialogue under the theme:“From Global Pledges to Local Impact: Women Leading Inclusive Growth.” The dialogue united leaders from government, finance, and community enterprises to drive inclusive growth for women✨

[Happening today] Minister @s_chikunga joins the Imbokodo Yabathembu Women’s League Dialogue under the theme: “Bridging the Gap Between Global Commitments and Local Realities – Women Leading Inclusive Growth.” 📅 11 – 12 Sept 2025 🕘 09h00 – 14h00 📍 Osner Hotel, East London

[Recap] Yesterday, Minister @s_chikunga appeared before the National Assembly to deliver a Ministerial Statement on Human Trafficking and Unsolicited Jobs.

📺 LIVE NOW Minister @s_chikunga together with Deputy Minister @msletsike are appearing before the Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities to brief the committee on 📌 Watch the proceedings live here: youtube.com/live/wSCa7Dokc…

📢 Post-Interview Minister @s_chikunga joined @SABCNews to discuss the importance of encouraging women and girls to pursue STEM subjects for a more inclusive and innovative future. 👉 Watch the full interview here: youtu.be/7-R4fxmDVsI?si… #WomenInSTEM

📺 Tune In Tonight | SABC News – DSTV Channel 404 Minister @s_chikunga will be in conversation with Sabc News on the importance of young women and girls taking up STEM subjects. 🗓️ Date: 07 September 2025 | 🕒 Time: 21:00 PM 📺 @SABCNews

📍Happening Now | SAIMI Annual Women’s Event Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities, @s_chikunga delivered the keynote address at the SAIMI Annual Women’s Event, under the theme: “Accelerate Action: Empowering Women to Navigate New Horizons.”

📍 Happening Now | SAIMI Annual Women’s Event Minister @s_chikunga has arrived at the SAIMI Annual Women’s Event, held under the theme: “Accelerate Action: Empowering Women to Navigate New Horizons.” ⚓🌊

[LIVE NOW] Minister @s_chikunga together with Deputy Minister @msletsike, are appearing before the Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities to present on @NYDARSA Link: youtube.com/live/UD9vZdOai….

Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities @DWYPD_ZA Sindisiwe Chikunga @s_chikunga has emphasised the importance of collaborative ecosystems in driving successful and resilient women-owned businesses across Africa. tinyurl.com/3afyksyh #GovZAUpdates #G20SouthAfrica #ReKaofelaBasadi #WhySheLeads #WomenEmpowerment

It was an honour to speak at the #G20 Women to Africa event, where I reaffirmed that women’s economic empowerment is not a favour but an engine of Africa’s transformation. Through AUDA-NEPAD initiatives like COWYA & AKILI-AI, we are building ecosystems where no woman is left behind.