MEDIA ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
22 OCTOBER 2025
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) in partnership with West Rand District Municipality, and Mogale City Local Municipality, Rand West City and Merafong City local municipalities, will host the inaugural Conference of the Parties (COP) on Tuesday, 28 October 2025 at Centenary Hall in Mogale City.
This conference provides a platform for West Rand citizens, government, academia and business to engage directly on climate change solutions. Through this collaboration, the West Rand municipalities are amplifying local voices and ensuring that communities contribute meaningfully to South Africa’s position ahead of the 30th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Brazil this November.
The Town Hall COP initiative strengthens South Africa’s climate response by linking local action to national priorities, including the third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) and the outcomes of COP29.
Members of the media are invited to attend:
Date: 28 October 2025
Venue: Centenary Hall, Mogale City Local Municipality
Time: 08:30 – 16:30
Issued by Mogale City Communications Division