Deputy President to address annual NEDLAC Summit

Thursday, September 4, 2025

Deputy President Paul Mashatile is set to deliver a virtual keynote address at the National Economic Development and Labour Council’s (NEDLAC) 30th Annual Summit on Friday.

Taking place at the NH Johannesburg Sandton Hotel in Gauteng, the summit convenes under the theme: “Advancing solidarity, equality and sustainability in the economy and the labour market”. 

The gathering will provide an opportunity for a larger

delegation of NEDLAC social partners from organised business, community, government, and organised labour, as well as other stakeholders, to gather and deliberate on socio-economic issues.

Aligned with South Africa’s Group of 20 (G20) Presidency focus on solidarity, equality, and sustainability, the summit provides a platform for participants to share achievements and challenges in advancing worker solidarity. 

Discussions will highlight progress in collective bargaining, dispute resolution, and efforts to strengthen unity among all workers, including non-standard employees.

According to the joint statement by the Presidency and NEDLAC, the gathering will also advance gender and race equality in the workplace and society and pursue climate sustainability and a just transition from a workplace perspective.

The summit will also be broadcast on social media platforms for further invitees and members of the public to observe, and those interested can tune in on https://youtube.com/live/U9ed8Q9U_xA?feature=share from 8am onwards. – SAnews.gov.za