insert_link South Africa South Africa rejects Trump’s G20 claims Photo by: Frederic Sierakow (EU) South Africa’s Presidency has pushed back against remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump, calling his comments “unwarranted insults” and insisting that the country’s democratic processes remain robust and independent. Trump claimed this week that South Africa would be excluded from next year’s G20 summit over what he described as “human rights abuses” against white South Africans, allegations widely discredited over the years by Reuters, […] today27 November, 2025
insert_link Oshiwambo Kapena omunambelewa gwa USA taka kutha ombinga moonkundathana dho G20 Epangelo lyomupresident Donald Trump ohela olya tindi etseyitho lya South Africa kutya America okwa hulithapo okwiiteka kwe komutumba go 20 mo Johannesburg ehulilo shiwike ndika,taliti kapena omunambelewa gwa America taka kutha ombinga moonkundathana. Omupresitend gwa South Africa kuyele ohela okwati America otaka kutha ombinga momutumba,sha landula sho kwali iitekamo omutumba omolwa omiyonena tadhi ningilwa aanafalama yoshipa oshitiligane kepangelo. Ashike shiikwatelela konzonkundana yo AFP,o White House oyati omukalelipo shilongo gwa America […] today21 November, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics SA to Host G20 Finance Track Meetings in Cape Town To South Africa, where the National Treasury and the South African Reserve Bank will host the G20 Finance Track meetings in Cape Town from today until Thursday, which will include Finance ministers, Central Bank Governors, and their deputies. The G20 Finance Track focuses on fostering global economic stability, enhancing international financial cooperation, and addressing pressing global challenges. SA Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago, says the Finance Track deals with strategic […] today24 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Putin to Skip 2025 G20 Summit in South Africa Russian president Vladimir Putin will not attend the 2025 G20 summit in South Africa, as previously anticipated. The decision follows a pending arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court over alleged war crimes. South Africa, a signatory of the ICC’s Rome Statute, maintains neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine war but continues ties with Moscow. Putin previously skipped the 2023 BRICS summit in Johannesburg due to similar legal concerns. The ICC […] today22 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Ramaphosa at the G20 summit advocates for green industrialisation S.A's Cyril Ramaphosa at the G20 summit advocated for green industrialisation and investment in critical minerals to drive sustainable development. In his keynote address, he urged G20 leaders to support efforts that ensure the benefits of these minerals are shared globally, benefiting both the Global South and North. Ramaphosa said investing in green industries and minerals is key to addressing climate change and driving inclusive economic growth: today21 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics President of S.A has urged G20 leaders to focus on addressing geopolitical tensions President Cyril Ramaphosa of S.A has urged G20 leaders to focus on addressing geopolitical tensions and rising inequality. Speaking at the G20 foreign ministers meeting in Johannesburg, he emphasised that these issues threaten global stability and require coordinated solutions. Ramaphosa called for stronger financial support for developing nations, particularly in disaster recovery and the just energy transition: today21 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa US secretary of State won’t attend the G20 Summit in South Africa in protest over the Land Expropriation Act US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, says he will not attend the G20 Summit in South Africa later this month, in protest over the country’s Land Expropriation Act. In a post on social media platform X, Rubio says South Africa is doing very bad things, expropriating private property while using the G20 to promote solidarity, equality, and sustainability. He says his job is to advance America's national interests, […] today6 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics S.A’s Tourism Council CEO Optimistic as G20 Presidency Boosts Tourism Growth S.A's Tourism Business Council CEO Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa says South Africa is poised to shine after it accepted the G20 presidency for 2025. Strengthened market positioning is boosting international conventions, including the 2025 G20 Summit, driving growth in business and leisure tourism. He calls for improved safety to attract more visitors and sustain the nation’s tourism momentum: today4 December, 2024
insert_link South Africa Ramaphosa Highlights G20 Presidency as Platform for Africa and Global South S.A's President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa’s G20 presidency is a chance to advance global economic growth, sustainable development, and the needs of Africa and the Global South. The G20 leaders' summit will be hosted in Johannesburg in November next year, further solidifying South Africa's leadership role. Ramaphosa says the presidency aims to bring African priorities to the forefront while strengthening global partnerships for a better future: today4 December, 2024
