Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

SA to Launch G20 Legacy Knowledge Hub

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South Africa is turning its G20 presidency into a long-term project. A new Legacy Knowledge Hub, launched in December by SustainaBridge and DIRCO will preserve research, policy ideas and partnerships from the first G20 held on African soil. UNISA Vice-Chancellor Prof Puleng LenkaBula says it’s “a bridge between leadership and action.” The hub will debut an open-access knowledge system and a 2026 programme that includes a Global Solidarity Expo and Knowledge Summit Series. Sello Hatang speaks to Phemelo about how the initiative aims to keep Africa’s development priorities on the global stage.
24 Nov 3PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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