THE GOVERNMENT OF SOUTH AFRICA AND UNITED NATIONS TO SIGN A FIVE-YEAR COOPERATION FRAMEWORK FOR INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT

The Government of South Africa and the United Nations in South Africa invite members of the media to attend the signing ceremony of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2026–2030 on Friday, 10 July 2026.

The signing ceremony marks the start of a five-year partnership to support South Africa’s national development priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Cooperation Framework sets out the strategic direction for collaboration between the Government and the United Nations system from 2026 to 2030. It reaffirms a shared commitment to promoting inclusive economic growth, reducing inequality, strengthening institutions, protecting the environment, and ensuring that no one is left behind.

The Cooperation Framework will be signed by the Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Ms. Maropene Ramokgopa, on behalf of the Government of South Africa, and the United Nations Resident Coordinator in South Africa, Mr. Nelson Muffuh, on behalf of the United Nations.

The event will also be attended by senior representatives from the national government, civil society organizations, foundations, members of the diplomatic corps, United Nations entities, and development partners.

Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the event as follows:

Date: Friday, 10 July 2026
Venue: Auditorium, Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), 1035 Tshedimosetso House, Pretoria
Time: 08h30 for 09h00

For RSVP, kindly contact Ms Alucia Sekgathume on 0826982364 or email alucia@dpme.gov.za

For media enquiries:
Ministerial Spokesperson, Mr Phetole Rampedi on 0826332016 or email phetole@dpme.gov.za
Ms Eunice Namugwe, UN Information Centre on +27 71 6828310 or email namugwe@un.org