Sindisiwe Chikunga

Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities in South Africa

[Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities @DWYPD_ZA]

🎙️ 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)
📺 https://t.co/xMNhvfaeOB

[Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities @DWYPD_ZA]

🇿🇦🤝🇨🇳 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.

[Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities @DWYPD_ZA]

🤝 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.

[Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities @DWYPD_ZA]

🎙️ 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:
https://t.co/xMNhvfaeOB

[Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities @DWYPD_ZA]

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.”

[Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities @DWYPD_ZA]

🌍 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

[Sindisiwe Chikunga @s_chikunga]

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.

[Sindisiwe Chikunga @s_chikunga]

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

[Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities @DWYPD_ZA]

📌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.

[Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities @DWYPD_ZA]

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✨

[Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities @DWYPD_ZA]

[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

[Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities @DWYPD_ZA]

[Recap]

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

[Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities @DWYPD_ZA]

📺 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:
https://t.co/AKbRfc16gu

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📢 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:
https://t.co/yE3kj2LtM5

#WomenInSTEM

[Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities @DWYPD_ZA]

📺 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

[Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities @DWYPD_ZA]

📍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.”

[Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities @DWYPD_ZA]

📍 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.” ⚓🌊

[Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities @DWYPD_ZA]

[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: https://t.co/FQyBcChRMh.

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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.
https://t.co/uR0ZoM7h8J

#GovZAUpdates #G20SouthAfrica #ReKaofelaBasadi #WhySheLeads #WomenEmpowerment

[Nardos BEKELE-THOMAS @nardosbthomas]

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.