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G20 Leaders' Summit 'will go on' despite absences - President Ramaphosa

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… President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that the G20 Leaders’ Summit will proceed as planned, despite the … of the world,” President Ramaphosa said. He noted that the G20 represents “up to 80% of the global economy” and that … that while South Africa would not want to handover the G20 Presidency gavel to “an empty chair” – the USA will be …

President Ramaphosa urges Johannesburg to maintain revamp efforts beyond G20 Summit

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… in the pan” and driven solely by preparations for the G20 Leaders’ Summit taking place at Nasrec next weekend.  “I … out in the city will be followed through even after the G20 Leaders’ Summit. He further emphasised that a city-wide … sky,” he said. The President noted that the venue for the G20 Leaders’ Summit is “ready”. He added that he’d like to …

Cabinet 'confident' about G20 Leaders' Summit

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… confidence in South Africa’s ability to host a successful G20 Leaders’ Summit. This according to Minister in the … “Since taking over the reigns as the President of the G20, South Africa has hosted 130 preparatory meetings which … and tourism destinations. “All provinces hosted a G20 preparatory event of one form or the other,” she said. …

Mashatile calls for stronger public-private collaboration for inclusive growth

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… his remarks by urging South Africans to use the upcoming G20 Summit to promote the country’s commitment to building a …

Johannesburg ready to host historic G20 Leaders’ Summit

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… The City of Johannesburg says preparations to host the 2025 G20 Leaders’ Summit have reached their final stages, with … said these efforts go beyond the immediate needs of the G20 Summit, laying a foundation for Johannesburg to attract … for years to come,” the statement read. The 2025 G20 Summit is expected to be a defining moment for …

Traffic disruptions expected as Gauteng launches joint operations ahead of G20 Summit

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… agencies step up joint operations ahead of the upcoming G20 Leaders’ Summit.  The Road Traffic Management Corporation … expected as Gauteng launches joint operations ahead of G20 Summit …

G20 leaders urged to act decisively to tackle global inequality

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… President Cyril Ramaphosa says if the Group of 20 (G20) is to live up to its mission of addressing the world’s … “When South Africa took over the Presidency of the G20 nearly a year ago, we identified equality as one of the … and prosperity,” he said.  As part of South Africa’s G20 Presidency, President Ramaphosa appointed an …

Gauteng condemns vandalism on G20 signage and infrastructure

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… on revamped infrastructure and signage ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg. The summit will be held … summit will be held. READ | Man arrested for trespassing G20 venue “These mischievous and cowardly acts of vandalism, … which include the destruction of newly installed G20 Summit signage near Nasrec by reported armed assailants …

Two suspects to appear in court over R3m abalone bust

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… Environment, adopted during South Africa’s Group Twenty (G20) Presidency, which recognises environmental crimes as …

South Africa notes President Trump’s regrettable Truth Social post

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… our nation is uniquely positioned to champion within the G20 a future of genuine solidarity, where shared prosperity … deep inequalities. We look forward to hosting a successful G20 Leaders’ Summit,” the statement said. – SAnews.gov.za …

Civil Society unites for a just, inclusive and sustainable future

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… As South Africa prepares to host the 2025 G20 Summit, civil society is mobilising to ensure that the … gathering will not only amplify Africa’s voice within the G20 framework but also reaffirm the power of civil society as … consensus-building among civil society actors ahead of the G20 Social Summit taking place on 18 – 20 November 2025.  The …

President Ramaphosa urges global solidarity and equality in message to Pope Leo XIV

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… he said. The President said South Africa’s G20 Presidency presented an opportunity to advance the common … trials, we must summon a new global spirit. Through our G20 Presidency, South Africa sees an opportunity to promote … the state of the world today, we are preparing to host the G20 Leaders’ Summit later this month under the theme of …

Civil society delivers C20 Political Declaration to G20 Leaders

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… As the world prepares for the upcoming G20 Summit, global civil society has issued a call-to-action … - (C20) the official civil society engagement group of the G20 - today presented its Political Declaration and Communiqué to G20 leaders, outlining key recommendations to reform global …

Phaahla urges G20 to enhance public financing for primary healthcare

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… Deputy Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, has urged Group of 20 (G20) leaders to address the structural challenges that impede … The Deputy Minister was addressing the delegates at the G20 Health Ministerial Meeting held at the Ranch Resort in … to synthesise and integrate the work of South Africa’s G20 Presidency in Health. “It begins with a crucial focus on …

SA calls for implementation of environmental crime declaration

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… Dr Dion George, has called on the Group of Twenty (G20) to implement the recently adopted declaration that … integrity. For the first time in the history of the G20, South Africa successfully placed crimes that affect the … Affect the Environment, led by South Africa and adopted by G20 nations, representing more than 85 percent of the global …

SA makes strides in fighting environmental crime

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… the work that began under South Africa’s Group of Twenty (G20) Presidency. Last month, the Cape Town Declaration on … was the turning point. It was the first time that G20 nations recognised crimes that affect the environment as … Affect the Environment, led by South Africa and adopted by G20 nations, representing more than 85 percent of the global …

One-Stop Border Post Bill to intensify economic growth

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… have already been processed as part of phase 1 for G20 delegates, and that the system is working smoothly. As we …

NSG, Global South discusses China–Africa relations

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… of the Global South: Co-creating the Path to G20 Sustainable Development,” the round table will provide a …

G20 Leaders' Summit preparations a blueprint for accelerated service delivery

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… government and municipalities have taken ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, will serve as a springboard to … through extensive outreach programmes. This includes G20 awareness campaigns in townships and ensuring diverse … and promoting the business tourism sector in Gauteng. “The G20 Leaders’ Summit will bring a large influx of visitors, …

Tackling global inequality must be a G20 priority: President Ramaphosa

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… against global inequality at the centre of the upcoming G20 Leaders’ Summit to be held in Johannesburg later this month. Speaking at the handover of the report by the G20 Extraordinary Committee of Independent Experts on Global … reduce inequality. It is now up to us, the leaders of the G20 and the leaders of the world, to demonstrate the …