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Inclusive growth in motion, Stakeholders mobilize for automotive industry cluster

Gauteng Stakeholders Unite to Explore Automotive Industry Cluster

Inclusive growth in motion, Stakeholders mobilize for automotive industry cluster

Multi-stakeholder initiative led by Automotive Industry Development Centre, Department of Small Business Development, and ILO aims to drive inclusive, competitive, and sustainable growth in South Africa’s automotive sector

Voices from Sea and Shore: Reflections from the 8.7 Accelerator Lab for Decent Work in Fishing
A young seafarer wearing a safety helmet and orange life vest smiles at the camera aboard a fishing vessel in South Africa. Behind him, fellow crew members in similar safety gear prepare for work. The photo was taken as part of the ILO’s 8.7 Accelerator Lab Initiative, which supports decent work and improved labour conditions in the fishing sector.

Voices from Sea and Shore: Reflections from the 8.7 Accelerator Lab for Decent Work in Fishing

Fishing is one of the most dangerous and least protected jobs in the world. In South Africa, that's starting to change thanks to the 8.7 Accelerator Lab Initiative.

Southern Africa investment agencies join ILO-WAIPA Training on sustainable investment

Southern Africa investment agencies join ILO-WAIPA Training on sustainable investment

Investment Promotion Agencies from South Africa (InvestSA) Namiba (NIPDN) and Lesotho (LNDC) participated in the 10th edition of the ILO/WAIPA course on “Investment facilitation and Sustainable Development

Transforming South Africa's clothing sector: SCORE training empowers SMEs
A male presenter is on the stage with a presentation on screen.

Transforming South Africa's clothing sector: SCORE training empowers SMEs

Managers and workers from SMEs shared their transformative experiences with the ILO SCORE programme at two knowledge sharing workshops in Gauteng and Cape Town.

Memorandum of Understanding signed to drive sustainable development and decent work in Waterberg District
Representatives from DFFE, Waterberg and ILO

Memorandum of Understanding signed to drive sustainable development and decent work in Waterberg District

African cultural and creative sector sets roadmap for decent jobs and inclusive growth
A young African filmmaker wearing an orange cap operates a professional shoulder-mounted video rig with a DSLR camera.

Culture and Creative Economy

African cultural and creative sector sets roadmap for decent jobs and inclusive growth

Government representatives, sectoral unions and employers’ organizations from the Culture and Creative Economy from across Africa joined forces in Johannesburg to develop national roadmaps aimed at promoting decent work and unlocking the full...

Information session on labour conditions on fishing vessels and the role of embassies and consulates
participants at the information session

Information session on labour conditions on fishing vessels and the role of embassies and consulates

South Africa's Expanded Public Works Programme community of practice paving the way for sustainable livelihoods
TASAF presenting at COP

South Africa's Expanded Public Works Programme community of practice paving the way for sustainable livelihoods

Strengthening social protection in South Africa, collaborative effort
panel during the SPF conference

Strengthening social protection in South Africa, collaborative effort

Empowering waste pickers through negotiation training
Training for waste pickers

Empowering waste pickers through negotiation training

Mapping illicit trade in illegal and counterfeit footwear and leather goods in South Africa
working with leather

Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work Project in South Africa

Mapping illicit trade in illegal and counterfeit footwear and leather goods in South Africa

Impact on jobs, SMMEs, and investment

Strengthening South Africa's social protection systems
Participants at the workshop

Strengthening South Africa's social protection systems

ILO Pretoria's impact in 2024 and vision for 2025
Director meeting Botswana Hon Minister of Labour

Reflecting on progress and embracing new beginnings

ILO Pretoria's impact in 2024 and vision for 2025

South Africa's Social and solidarity economy roundtable sparks renewed momentum
Partners hosting the South Africa Social Economy Roundtable

South Africa's Social and solidarity economy roundtable sparks renewed momentum

Enhancing labour conditions in South Africa’s fishing industry: A coordinated effort
Players in the fisheries sector

Enhancing labour conditions in South Africa’s fishing industry: A coordinated effort

Second cohort of SAMM/ITCILO Labour migration experts and practitioners graduate in Johannesburg

Second cohort of SAMM/ITCILO Labour migration experts and practitioners graduate in Johannesburg

ILO's commitment to non-discrimination, equality, diversity and inclusion in South Africa
social partners support C190

Empowering workplaces in driving change

ILO's commitment to non-discrimination, equality, diversity and inclusion in South Africa

Transforming labour and employment in Southern Africa: a look at the latest SADC developments

Transforming labour and employment in Southern Africa: a look at the latest SADC developments

Media practitioners enhance coverage of labour issues in Southern Africa
Media practitioners from Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho and South Africa

Media practitioners enhance coverage of labour issues in Southern Africa

Reflecting on Brazil’s G20 Presidency: Tackling poverty, inequality and financing challenges

"Employment in focus" Blog

Reflecting on Brazil’s G20 Presidency: Tackling poverty, inequality and financing challenges

Kee Beom Kim, ILO Macro-Economic and Employment Policies Specialist, reflects on the G20 Brazilian Presidency’s initiatives to tackle the challenges of poverty, employment, inequality and financing.