The Urban 20 (U20) Sherpa Meeting and the African Mayors Assembly, currently taking place in South Africa's capital, Pretoria, is an event that aims to forge collaborative strategies to accelerate inclusive climate action, sustainable urban development, and resilient public services among G20 countries. This is the first time the Urban 20 convenes on the African continent... And the Executive Mayor of Tshwane, Nasiphi Moy, says that South Africa hosting the U20 Sherpa Meeting and the African Mayors Assembly will ensure that Africa's voice is not only present but actively shaping the G20 agenda at the highest level. The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Mayor Dada Morero, says the U20 meeting will be a testament to how cities, including Johannesburg, are not just implementing global policy, but they are shaping it.

Thami Ngubeni and Asharf Garda spoke to the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) responsible for Housing and Human Settlements at the City of Tshwane, Aaron Maluleka...