Nonceba Mhlauli

"The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) has a bold strategy to accelerate South Africa's transition to renewable energy and align the country’s energy policies with international climate commitments"

"This year, we took a significant step forward with the signing of the Climate Change Act into law. This legislation does not merely serve as a guideline; it enshrines our emissions reduction trajectory into statute"

"It is our firm belief as government that climate action must support our national imperatives to address poverty, inequality, and unemployment"

"Women's Day is a moment to reflect on the strides we have made towards gender equality. It is also a time to acknowledge the challenges that persist"

"Despite facing numerous barriers, they have proven that with equal opportunities, women can excel and lead in any field"

"The democratic constitution removed legal barriers that were designed to stop women from participating in the economy, and mining in particular such as the South African Minerals Act of 1991 prohibited women from working underground"

"It is a great pleasure for me to form part of this engagement on our country’s journey towards a sustainable future."