The Civil 20 (C20) engagement process will prioritise pressing issues like inequality and unemployment affecting women and youth, gathering insights from grassroots communities ahead of the C20 summit, which will pave the way for the G20 summit in South Africa in November.

This was highlighted during a Pretoria media briefing on Monday by the C20 South Africa leadership team, which gave an update on preparations to deliver the C20 policy pack before the G20 summit.

C20 chairperson Thulani Tshefuta said:“We have taken a conscious decision of making this as the first South African G20 to be less about South Africa but more about Africa as a whole.” 

The C20, he said, has established structures representing various sectors, including women, disability, youth, health, and education, to shape the G20’s processes and ensure diverse perspectives are considered.

He mentioned that the C20 held a mid-term policy dialogue from June 22-24, 2025, in Sandton, which was attended by over 300 people in person and more than 1 800 virtually.

He said that the C20 deliberations have thoroughly explored the government’s theme, emphasising solidarity, equality, and sustainability.