Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago have been barred from the G20 Finance Ministers meeting in Washington after the US refused to accredit SA’s delegation.
South Africa has been left off the invite list for the first US-hosted G20 Sherpa meeting, a move DIRCO calls a breach of protocol after months of tensions.
Ramaphosa says South Africa will remain a full, active G20 member and warns Trump’s claims about ‘genocide’ and land grabs are harming national interests.
President Cyril Ramaphosa closed the G20 presidency with a symbolic gavel transfer to the US, which was absent from the summit’s finale.
What is G20 is trending as South Africa prepares to host this weekend’s Leaders’ Summit. Here’s a simple breakdown of how the G20 works, who is involved and what to expect from the 2025 gathering.
As Johannesburg prepares to host the South Africa G20 Summit, side events, protests and diplomatic tensions are shaping the atmosphere ahead of the leaders’ meeting.
A White House source has confirmed that neither President Donald Trump nor Vice President JD Vance will attend the G20 Leaders Summit 2025 in Johannesburg, affirming Washington’s full boycott of the event.
The event will bring together a dynamic mix of global thought leaders, including international policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and youth delegates.
Lamola addressed the attendees at the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in Nasrec, Johannesburg, while President Cyril Ramaphosa officially opened the gathering.
South Africa hosts the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting under its historic presidency, amid US tensions—here’s what it means for the average citizen.
