The Centre for Social Justice presents:
The 7th Social Justice Summit
Welcome!
The theme of the summit is Social Justice, Food Security and Peace in a Turbulent World: Pathways to Equality, Solidarity, Sustainability and Climate Resilience.
Hosted at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Cape Town, South Africa · 17 October 2025
Presented by the Centre for Social Justice, Stellenbosch University and partners including the United Nations and the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation in the Presidency
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“In an interconnected world, the challenges faced by one nation affect all nations. Through solidarity we seek to advance a unified effort and mutual support among member nations. By advancing equality we seek to ensure fair treatment, opportunities and advancement for all individuals and nations. This must be irrespective of their economic status, gender, race, geographic location or other characteristics. Sustainable development is about meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.” – President Cyril Ramaphosa
No Nation can be free if it cannot feed itself, fuel itself and defend itself, yet no nation is an island hence the importance of global solidarity in the advancement of social justice. The Social Justice Summit (SJS), in its 7th iteration, hosted by the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) at Stellenbosch University will convene policymakers, legislators, political parties, judiciary, traditional and religious leaders, civil society and academia to foster high-level dialogue on food security as a cornerstone for social justice, equality and sustainable development. Scheduled for Friday, 17 October 2025 and under the theme "Social Justice, Food Security and Peace: Pathways to Equality, Solidarity, Sustainability and Climate Resilience", the Summit leverages the country's G20 leadership to champion the African agenda and global cooperation. The Summit will take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).
South Africa's G20 Presidency commenced on 1 December 2024 and builds on the legacies of Indonesia, India and Brazil, which prioritised sustainable development and poverty alleviation. The Summit aligns with the G20 Development Working Group (DWG) priorities, including mobilising finance for development, promoting social protection floors and addressing global public goods (GPGs) to enhance resilience. By integrating these priorities, the Summit aims to accelerate progress toward Sustainable Development Goal 2 (Zero Hunger) and the African Union's Agenda 2063.
As a platform for intersectoral collaboration, the Summit will bridge constitutional commitments and policy outcomes, positioning food justice as a transformative driver of social cohesion, regional food security and global solidarity. This aligns with South Africa's National Development Plan (NDP) 2030, which similarly prioritises the elimination of poverty and reduction of inequality, with explicit commitments under Chapter 11 (Social Protection) and Chapter 6 (Inclusive Rural Economy) to address hunger and improve food systems.
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Contact
Please contact the summit project manager, Thembalethu Seyisi, with any queries. You can reach him at tseyisi@sun.ac.za or via the contact form below.