The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Mr. Velenkosini Hlabisa, will participate in a high-level panel discussion at the 2025 Nedbank Chairperson’s Dialogue held under the theme ‘One Year into the Government of National Unity: Quo Vadis?’

The 2025 Chairperson’s Dialogue convenes in the context of a rapidly evolving political and economic landscape, shaped by the first year of the Government of National Unity (GNU). The panel aims to explore the implications of the GNU for political stability, governance, structural reform, and long-term economic prospects.

Minister Hlabisa will join a distinguished panel of thought leaders to provide insights into how the GNU is enhancing cooperative governance, stabilising the local government sector, and strengthening intergovernmental collaboration for improved service delivery and developmental outcomes.

Details of the dialogue are as follows:

Date: 17 July 2025
Time: 16h30
Venue: Nedbank Campus, Block A, Boonzaier Room, 135 Rivonia Road, Sandton

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For media enquiries, contact:

Ms. Pearl Maseko-Binqose
Media Liaison Officer for the Minister of CoGTA
+27 (82) 772 1709

Mr. Legadima Leso
Head of Communications, COGTA
+27 66 479 9904

Issued by the Ministry of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

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