FAQS ABOUT G20 SA 2025
What is the G20? And when is the 2025 G20 Leaders’ Summit?
Which countries are G20 members?
SA holds the G20 Presidency for 2025. Why is this significant?
What will SA prioritise as G20 President?
What is B20 — and how does it relate to G20?
Latest G20 news
US treasury’s Scott Bessent to skip G20 meeting in SA
His decision to miss the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors meeting is the second time he has chosen not ...
PODCAST: Standard Bank warns of populist shift if GNU collapses
The fate of the DA as a member of GNU is in doubt after it dissented against the budget framework on Wednesday
Trump says countries aligning with ‘anti-American policies’ of Brics to ...
Brazil’s president draws parallel with Cold War’s Non-Aligned Movement in his opening remarks to the summit
Ronald Lamola cautions parties against distortions of GNU foreign policy
Recent instances of divergent foreign policy statements by SA groups visiting the US have raised concerns
G20 sherpa meetings begin without the US
This is despite an undertaking by US President Donald Trump that the US would participate in G20 events
Sars boss resolute against tax increase
Effective tax policy hinges on good admin, says Edward Kieswetter
Inside Starlink’s R2bn plan for Southern Africa
Elon Musk's company has committed to use local service providers if it obtains a licence to operate in SA
UK’s Reeves expresses confidence SA will get budget done
Ramaphosa makes a robust case for the importance of forums such as the G20
Tau calls for G20 commission on cost of capital
High cost of capital proving to be a burden on African countries and the Global South
Absences and disputes mar meeting of G20 finance ministers
Absence of some senior officials reduces chance of agreeing on a communiqué
G20 finance officials press ahead despite political upheavals
Finance Track to tackle high cost of cross-border payments and the risks of ‘shadow banking’ for financial stability
SA concerned about Trump’s agenda against climate change
Electricity & energy minister says SA’s JET-IP funding might be affected by the US administration’s stance
Kganyago warns new risks could derail inflation gains
Reserve Bank governor says hotly contested VAT proposal ‘self-inflicted shock’
G20 economies must collaborate, says Cas Coovadia
The ‘sherpa’ of Business 200 says Africa can define the agenda for developing economies
G20 leaders rally around global status quo despite US snub
Absence of the top US diplomat did not derail the G20 foreign ministers meetings, though there were tensions
Heavy hitters take centre stage at B20
As South Africa kicks off a series of G20 meetings that will take over the course of this year, culminating in the ...
Ramaphosa says the US is not boycotting SA
As part of G20, Washington will be part of discussions, president says
Mineral beneficiation a priority for SA, Ramaphosa tells G20 meeting
Ramaphosa outlines four focus areas for SA’s G20 presidency
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Senior diplomat replaces Rubio at G20 foreign ministers’ meeting
Deputy chief of mission at the US embassy to stand in for secretary of state
UK minister at G20 says Russia ‘has little appetite for peace with Ukraine’
Britain’s David Lammy has expressed doubts about a settlement after listening to Russians in a closed-door session
US treasury’s Bessent to skip G20 finance meeting in SA
The cancellation comes amid tension between US and G20 host SA
Expert views
BRENDAN JACOBS: SA should use G20 presidency to put African agriculture on ...
The continent’s agricultural story must be told, not as one of challenge but as one of potential
SIPHO SILINDA: SA’s G20 presidency must deliver at home
To make the G20 presidency matter for most South Africans, we must address the persistent economic access gaps that ...
ABEL SITHOLE: G20 presidency is game-changer to reshape SA’s economic path
The G20 presidency isn’t just about SA taking its rightful place on the world stage; it is about using that platform to ...
EDITORIAL: SA should take steps to avoid the walk of shame
Hopefully the presidency is taking careful notes on G7 meeting in Canada so as to avoid a repeat come November
HILARY JOFFE: Asking the right questions about debt and debt costs
The cost of capital for African countries is a hot issue this year, with SA putting it high on its G20 agenda
MARIANNE MERTEN: Focus on state security must give way to people’s safety
The SAPS and SSA have been central in the doctrinal shift to state security and away from human security in SA
AYABONGA CAWE: Scramble for rare earths heralds opportunities for SA and ...
As the global market for EVs has expanded so too have concerns over the security of supply of materials crucial to ...
JORDAN GRIFFITHS: Treasury, Sars and the Reserve Bank — the musketeers of ...
The focus is there in SA's crucial financial institutions
MZILA MTHENJANE: Africa’s wealth creation and prosperity from mining and ...
The continent has a significant opportunity to play a major role in the world and enable its own development
HILARY JOFFE: Cities should welcome informality in tackling jobs crisis
Local government’s punitive municipal bylaws put up high barriers for informal traders
GRACELIN BASKARAN: G7 a significant moment for multilateral co-operation
As SA prepares to host the upcoming G20 there may be valuable lessons to draw from this renewed momentum
JOHN DLUDLU: Keep our ties with US; Trump may be gone in three years
America Alone, the hard version of Trump’s America First policy, is unlikely to be sustainable in the long term
RACHEL REEVES: How the UK is invested in SA’s growth
In an uncertain world we need strong economies and solid partnerships to serve our people
CLEO ROSE-INNES: There’s a new sheriff in town so SA’s G20 presidency may ...
The presidency will return to the US in 2026, but the Trump administration has little interest in this group
TENDANI MANTSHIMULI: Championing Africa at G20 amid global protectionism ...
SA must champion the Global South and urge international bodies to be more inclusive
KARAM SINGH: G20 presidency is a golden opportunity for SA to stop illicit ...
The country can help to foster solidarity, reduce inequality and create a more sustainable future for all
ZANDILE MAKHOBA: SA’s G20 presidency is a defining moment for Africa’s ...
South Africa’s G20 presidency: A defining moment for Africa’s economic future, writes Zandile Makhoba
VASHNA JAGARNATH: Building solidarity across the Global South
History of the Non-Aligned Movement in its heyday holds lessons for negotiating changing times
ZAID MOOLA: Private sector poised to accelerate growth in Africa
This is a seminal year for South Africa and the continent as the country takes on the presidency of the G20 and hosts ...
HILARY JOFFE: Budget risks from outside SA are potentially greater than ...
In the unprecedented world of Donald Trump, market sentiment toward SA could sour quickly
JOHN DLUDLU: The odds stacked against the national dialogue
In our extraordinary times, every agenda is accompanied by a secret one that is unsaid
NONKULULEKO NYEMBEZI: Africa’s winning trifecta: people, rocks and soil
South Africa’s B20 presidency is the continent’s moment on the global economic stage — an opportunity we must seize, ...
NONKULULEKO NYEMBEZI: SA’s G20 presidency — balancing Africa’s strength ...
African nations have shown remarkable resilience and innovation amid myriad challenges
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SIMON BARBER: America First in danger of becoming America Alone
SA needs to keep its head down and focus on winning the confidence of people it will need
SA’s role as host of the 2025 G20 Summit and its associated B20 Summit presents a significant opportunity for business. As the world’s major economies gather to discuss trade, investment and sustainable development, SA will be in the spotlight. The B20 Summit, the official business engagement forum of the G20, will provide a platform for private sector leaders to influence global economic policy that drives business-friendly reformsOscar Siziba, head of Coverage: Business Banking at Standard Bank SA