NES 2023 is a global forum hosted by the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation and Twende Mbele. It aims to address pressing issues like resource scarcity, social inequality, and environmental shifts by educating attendees and congregating experts in the evaluation field to devise solutions. The seminar’s objectives are to enhance the expertise and proficiency of evaluation professionals, disseminate best practices, and share professional experiences. The event offers a platform for the exchange of ideas, the genesis of fresh perspectives, and the opportunity to effect tangible change towards a sustainable and equitable future.
President Cyril Ramaphosa is committed to empowering the youth of South Africa through various employment initiatives and readinesstowork programs. These initiatives provide young individuals with opportunities for capacitation, funding, and mentorship to accelerate youth economic emancipation for a sustainable future. Among these initiatives is the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative, which has achieved several milestones since its inception.
South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr. Naledi Pandor, will host the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs and International Relations Meeting in Cape Town on June 1, 2023. The meeting aims to enhance diplomatic relationships and encourage cooperation among participating nations, including Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The midterm meeting provides a platform for Foreign Ministers to engage in discussions on regional and global developments.
South Africa and Colombia recently celebrated a significant milestone in their longstanding relationship during an official visit by Colombian Vice President Francia Elena Márquez. Deputy President Paul Mashatile of South Africa hosted a media briefing after the meeting, which took place at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria. The two countries are aiming to strengthen their political and economic ties while acknowledging their shared colonial legacies and the vast diversity of people, culture, and ecology in both nations.