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Ethiopia and South Africa share lessons on Labour Market Information Systems

An Ethiopian delegation visited South Africa to strengthen its Labour Market Information System through peer learning, gaining practical insights on data systems, employment services, and skills alignment to improve coordination and evidence-based...

Ethiopia and South Africa Exchange Lessons on Strengthening Labour Market Information Systems

Ethiopia's labour market information system exists. The question is how to make it work better. Four days in South Africa offered some answers.

International Women’s day

ILO Pretoria hosts dialogue on women in leadership in the world of work

A dialogue on International Women’s Day dialogue brought together women leaders from across Southern Africa to share experiences, address barriers to leadership, and identified practical actions to advance gender equality in the world of work.

ILO welcomes African Leagues initiative for social dialogue in professional football

Following the adoption of the ILO Guidelines for professional athletes, the ILO attended the founding meeting of the African Leagues, a new regional initiative to strengthen social dialogue and promote decent work in professional football across...

Assessing alignment of South Africa’s social security system with ILO Social Security (Minimum Standards) Convention, 1952, No. 102

With the support of the ILO, South Africa’s social partners discussed and reviewed the preliminary results of a comparative assessment between the national legislation and this landmark ILO Convention.

Beyond compliance, South Africa drives workplace safety agenda

South Africa’s National OHS Conference 2026 brought together key stakeholders to drive a shift from compliance to prevention in workplace safety. The conference highlighted the importance of protecting workers’ rights, strengthening collaboration,...

From waste to opportunity, E-Waste project officially handed over in Limpopo

The ILO-supported E-Waste Project in South Africa, concluded on 20 March 2026 with a handover event marking its transition to local ownership. The initiative empowered 22 young people with skills in e-waste management, safety, and entrepreneurship,...

Project

From framework to practice: translating South Africa’s just transition vision into action

Mpumalanga region leads South Africa’s just energy transition, shaping inclusive, worker-focused policies to shift from coal toward a fair low-carbon future, using ILO Just Transition guidelines.

ILO and Thabazimbi municipality mark Global Recycling day with E-Waste awareness drive

Productivity

Productivity dialogue drives action on jobs in South Africa

A national tripartite+ symposium in Johannesburg brings together key stakeholders to advance a shared agenda linking productivity growth with decent work and inclusive economic development in South Africa.

Regional knowledge sharing event calls for stronger labour compliance and productivity in construction

SADC stakeholders unite to scale decent work and productivity in construction through proven solutions and regional collaboration.

From data to impact, ILO Pretoria showcases innovation in Southern Africa

A snapshot of how ILO Pretoria took innovation to the regional level demonstrating practical solutions to advance decent work across Southern Africa.

Southern African Development Community enhances regional labour market cooperation

Improving alignment of labour, decent work, trade and investment

Trade and investment can drive decent work in Africa with stronger policy alignment

Trade and investment can drive inclusive economic growth in Africa, but only if accompanied by respect for international labour standards, institutional coordination, policy coherence and social dialogue. This finding was one of the key conclusions...

Iraq draws on South Africa’s Public Works experience to advance national employment programme

A high-level Iraqi delegation concluded a study visit to South Africa to draw lessons from the country’s Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) in support of Iraq’s proposed National Public Works Programme. Organized by the ILO under the EU-funded...

Youth beneficiaries strengthen technical skills through E-Waste site visits and electronic waste dismantling training

Twenty-two youth from Limpopo strengthened practical e-waste skills through industry site visits and hands-on dismantling training in Johannesburg, supporting pathways to decent work and participation in South Africa’s circular economy.

Sustainable Trade and Investment in Southern Africa

South Africa’s social partners convene to advance decent work through responsible business conduct in trade and investment

Building more productive and resilient construction enterprises in South Africa’s Waterberg District

Twenty-five construction SMMEs in Waterberg District completed an ILO-supported training and mentorship programme to strengthen decent work practices, improve compliance, and boost productivity. Through practical training and tailored support, the...

Productivity insights to strengthen and advance Decent Work in South Africa

ILO support enhances productivity measurement to inform evidence-based reforms.

Advancing sustainable livelihoods through Non Profit Organisation models

The EPWP Community of Practice brought together government, NPOs, and partners to explore how NPO-led innovations in waste management and food security can create sustainable exit pathways for programme participants. The session highlighted...