Issued by the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities
Attention: Journalists and News Editors
Monday: 20 April 2026
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MINISTER CHIKUNGA ADVANCES PUBLIC LEADERSHIP FOR GENDER EQUALITY IN SOUTH AFRICA.

Pretoria: The Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, will address the Public Leadership for Gender Equality (PL4GE) on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, at Riveria Lane Featherbook Estate, Krugersdorp. As South Africa continues to confront deep-rooted inequalities, leaders attending Public Leadership for Gender Equality will be focusing on strengthening public leadership for gender equality in South Africa.

This important engagement will bring together government leaders, civil society, private sector stakeholders, and development partners to advance a coordinated and accountable approach to gender equality.

Members of the media are invited to attend and cover a high-level engagement focusing on strengthening public leadership for gender equality in South Africa.

Dates: 21–23 April 2026
Time: 08:00 – 17:30
Venue: Riveria Lane ( Vivari Hotel ), Krugersdorp.

The platform will highlight the role of public leadership in driving policy implementation, addressing gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), and accelerating women’s socioeconomic
empowerment. The engagement forms part of ongoing national efforts to institutionalise gender-responsive governance and aligns with global frameworks championed by partners such as UN Women.