Chikunga shares insights on gender-responsive budgeting at women dialogue

Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, will deliver key insights on government's priorities at the Imbokodo YabaThembu Women Dialogue in East London, in the Eastern Cape.

The two-day dialogue, taking place from 11–12 September 2025, is being hosted by Imbokodo YabaThembu, in partnership with the G20 National Treasury Working Group and the Kat Leisure Group.

The event will be held under the theme: “From Global Pledges to Local Impact: Women

Leading Inclusive Growth.”

The high-level event will put the spotlight on leadership, innovation, and resilience of women in the Eastern Cape, with a focus on translating global gender equity commitments into local action.

Convened at the close of Women’s Month and in celebration of Heritage Month, the dialogue will bring together leaders from government, business, development finance institutions, and traditional structures, to explore how global gender equity commitments can be translated into tangible change for women in rural and urban communities alike.

In a statement issued on Thursday, the department said the initiative will “unite voices from government, community-led enterprises, global institutions, and development finance.”

“Minister Chikunga will participate in a panel discussion on how national policy, grassroots leadership, and international commitments can be used to drive meaningful change for women. The event will also shine a light on women in the Eastern Cape who are making an impact by leading the way in creating new pathways for inclusive economic growth,” the department said.

About Imbokodo YabaThembu

The Imbokodo Yabathembu Women's League unites women and girls from diverse backgrounds across South Africa.

The league envisions a future where rural communities in South Africa flourish in all aspects of life, with significant improvements in the well-being of every individual. 

Its vision sees rural communities in South Africa as sources of national pride, showcasing resilience, inclusivity, and the beauty of diversity. – SAnews.gov.za