09 July 2023
Media Advisory
Pretoria, 9 July 2023 - The Department of Social Development will host from 11 - 13 July 2023 the review of the implementation of South Africa’s population policy conference in Gauteng.
The conference aims to assess progress made in implementing the policy which was developed to include population concerns in development planning.
The conference will focus on the priorities of the Population Policy approved by Cabinet in 2015.
Held under the theme: “Unleashing the power of gender equality: Uplifting the voices of women and girls to unlock our world’s infinite possibilities", the conference will evaluate progress made and the relevance of the policy after 25 years and make recommendations to Cabinet in 2024.
The conference will be preceded by the commemoration of the World Population Day, which is globally recognized on 11 July.
The Minister of Social Development, Ms. Lindiwe Zulu, will address the conference that will bring together 300 participants representing diverse sectors including young people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disabilities, civil society organisations and academics.
Some of the discussions for the conference will include a panel discussion on the role of young fathers in raising children, why adolescents should be a priority and Government support initiatives advancing the 1.8 billion campaign and agenda.
The Minister will also launch the State of the World Population 2023 report focusing on the empowerment of women and girls.
Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the conference organised as follows:
Date: 11 - 13 July 2023
Venue: Maropeng Centre for the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage site
Time: 09h00 – 13h00
Media can RSVP by contacting Ms. Priscilla Monama 072061264/ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Nomfundo Lentsoane on 0664806845 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Media enquiries may be forwarded to Ms Lumka Oliphant on 0834848067 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
