Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala delivered a powerful keynote address at the 11th Annual Green Youth Indaba, held on 19 June 2026 at the Sun City Superbowl, Sun City, North West Province. The event brought together young leaders, innovators, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to explore opportunities in the green economy and sustainable development.

In his address, Deputy Minister Zikalala highlighted the critical role of young people in driving environmental sustainability, innovation, and inclusive economic growth. He encouraged participants to seize opportunities within the green economy and to become active contributors to building a more resilient and sustainable South Africa.

This highlight video captures key moments from the Deputy Minister's address, showcasing the energy, ideas, and commitment that defined the 11th Annual Green Youth Indaba. The event continues to serve as an important platform for empowering the next generation of leaders and advancing youth participation in shaping a greener future.

Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Sihle Zikalala, officially opened the Big 5 Construct South Africa Expo, one of the continent’s premier gatherings for the construction and infrastructure sector. The event brought together industry leaders, policymakers, innovators, contractors and built environment professionals to explore opportunities for growth, collaboration and investment.

In his address, the Deputy Minister highlighted the critical role of infrastructure development in driving economic growth, creating jobs and supporting sustainable development. He also underscored the importance of partnerships between government and industry in advancing South Africa’s infrastructure agenda and strengthening the construction sector.

The Big 5 Construct South Africa Expo serves as a platform for showcasing emerging technologies, industry innovations and best practices that are shaping the future of construction. The exhibition provides valuable opportunities for networking, knowledge sharing and engagement among stakeholders from across the built environment value chain.

This highlight video captures key moments from the official opening, including the Deputy Minister’s address, engagements with exhibitors and delegates, and the vibrant atmosphere of an event dedicated to building a stronger and more resilient construction industry.

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GeneMAP (Genetic Medicine for African Populations) is a consortium of 3 projects that stands to foster and enhance the advancement of Genetic and precision medicine, with a focus on under-studied African populations, through the design of research programs that contribute to the generation of genomic knowledge within specific disease areas.

GeneMAP was launched on 7 June 2018 at the University of Cape Town, under the directorship of Professor Ambroise Wonkam.

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Roxy also speaks to a victim of sexual violence. Her guest shares her story with us and how she did not allow her experience to define the rest of her life

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Artist-activist Masello Motana fought her battle for affordable housing, occupied a property in 2018, and began planting a food garden on what others used as a dumpsite.

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Not only does Masello learn how others relate to and live off the soil, she also discovers a community she never knew she had.

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