T20 South Africa Mid-Term
Description: The Institute for Global Dialogue (IGD) associated with UNISA, the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA), and the Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation (IPATC) at the University of Johannesburg are proud to announce the T20 South Africa Midterm Conference.
This event provides a timely opportunity to assess the progress of our five thematic Task Forces, deepen cross-regional collaboration, and refine policy outputs ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit. It is also a space for building solidarity across disciplines, geographies, and sectors – a space where diverse expertise converges in pursuit of shared global priorities.
While the Midterm Conference is by-invitation only, selected sessions will be livestreamed on YouTube.
Dates: 19- 20 June 2025
Programme: Download Here
Ms Zoliswa Ntsoko (South Africa) is the Institute’s Administrative Assistant who assists with general administration and research. She is a seasoned professional with a background in Disaster Management. She holds an Advanced Diploma in Management from Milpark Business School, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Management from Regenesys Business School. She also holds certificates in Project Management, and in Disaster Management. Previously, she has worked as a Disaster Management Specialist at the City of Johannesburg – Disaster Management Centre.
Ms Cecilia Lwiindi Nedziwe-Moyo is the Research Coordinator at the Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation. She previously served as a Regional Coordinator at the Centre for Peace Initiatives in Africa (CPIA) in Zimbabwe between 2007 and 2013. She completed her master’s degree in International Studies, Peace, and Conflict Resolution at the University of Queensland in Australia as a Rotary Peace Scholar. She has just completed her doctoral studies at Rhodes University. Her areas of interest include: gender, foreign policy, regional organisations and conflict resolution.
Ms Thembeka Somtseu is a seasoned professional with a background in the textile and construction sectors. She holds a National Diploma in Business Administration from the Durban University of Technology, and studied Development Communication and Media Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand. She worked as a corporate communications specialist for more than ten years, serving in both local and multinational companies.