Nedlac – National Economic Development and Labour Council

Our mission is to give effect to the Nedlac Act by ensuring effective public participation in the labour market and socio-economic policy and legislation, and to facilitate consensus and cooperation between government, labour, business and the community in dealing with South Africa’s socio-economic challenges.

Promoting growth, equity & participation through social dialogue.

Promoting growth, equity & participation through social dialogue.

Promoting growth, equity & participation through social dialogue.

Promoting growth, equity & participation through social dialogue.

Promoting growth, equity & participation through social dialogue.

About Us

The National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) is the vehicle by which Government, labour, business and community organisations seek to cooperate, through problem-solving and negotiation, on economic, labour and development issues and related challenges facing the country.

30 Years of Social Dialogue, Shaping the Future

A specially-crafted video celebrating Nedlac’s 30 years of existence was broadcasted as part of the programme for this year’s Annual Summit. The video marked the highlights of this socio-apex organisation, its role and mandate across the business, labour, government and community sectors. Other achievements such as Nedlac’s role in response to crisis such as the Covid-19 pandemic and the energy crisis were covered. Find the full coverage of the 29 th Annual Summit here.

30 Years of Democracy Report

The Nedlac 30 year project was launched on 10 May 2024, when the Minister in the Presidency responsible for planning, monitorin, and evaluation, Maropene Ramakgopa, presented the govenment’s 30-year review to a special Nedlac executive council.