South African Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, revealed that some 5,000 people are attending the event.

Entitled “It is not just a summit for world leaders, is Your summit,” the Government emphasized that the event will act as a crucial bridge between grassroots organizations and high-ranking officials.

According to the high-ranking official, the summit “ensures that policies reflect the realities on the ground and the marginalized communities are represented in discussions of international importance.”

The Government Communications and Information System (GCIS) noted that the participants come from the 14 official G20 Engagement Groups, which include representatives from business (B20), labor (L20), youth (Y20), and civil society (C20), among others, as well as from grassroots organizations, individual activists, informal traders, and communities across the South African social spectrum.

Taking place from this Tuesday to November 20, the debates focus on critical issues such as combating hunger and poverty, climate justice, job creation, gender equality, and digital inclusion, the GCIS noted in a statement.

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