Deputy President Mashatile to Headline G20 Intergenerational Roundtable Hosted by NYDA

24 June 2025 – Johannesburg, South Africa

Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will deliver the keynote address at the high-level G20 Intergenerational Roundtable on Friday, 27 June 2025, at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. Hosted by the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), the engagement forms part of South Africa’s G20 Presidency and places youth development firmly at the centre of national and global policy conversations.

Themed “Advancing Equity, Building Capabilities, and Igniting Innovation,” the Roundtable will convene a diverse group of participants, including youth activists and professionals, captains of industry, policymakers, civil society leaders, and international development partners. The goal is to foster robust dialogue on inclusive development pathways and generational equity, while positioning young people as drivers of socio-economic transformation.

In his capacity as Chairperson of the Human Resource Development Council, Deputy President Mashatile is expected to underscore the urgency of addressing structural barriers facing South Africa’s youth. His keynote will highlight strategies to strengthen youth capabilities for a developmental state, accelerate opportunities in governance, and enhance access to innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems.

The Deputy President will also reflect on the role of collaborative policy instruments, such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), in unlocking youth potential across the continent. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of strategic investment in education, innovation, and inclusive growth as key pillars of sustainable development.

The G20 Intergenerational Roundtable is a significant milestone in the lead-up to the Y20 Summit, reaffirming South Africa’s commitment to youth empowerment, intergenerational dialogue, and global equity. As the nation navigates its G20 Presidency, events like this signal a broader commitment to ensuring that young people are not only beneficiaries of policy but active co-creators of the future.