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Minister Ramokgopa calls on G20 to serve as 'beacon of hope'

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… Energy Minister, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has called for G20 countries to ensure that the Energy Transitions Working … The Minister delivered the opening address at the G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting held in Ballito, … will take forward these outcomes, as we chart a new G20-led revolution to reaffirm Africa’s centrality in …

Government to announce major nuclear energy expansion plans

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… Ramokgopa, who delivered the opening address at the G20 Nuclear Energy Ministerial Conference held in Durban. …

Global partnerships must empower Africa, not replace dependency – President Ramaphosa

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… the capacity of the economy. Preparing to host the first G20 Summit on African soil President Ramaphosa also used the … forum to reaffirm South Africa’s readiness to host the G20 Leaders’ Summit next month, under the theme: “Solidarity, … have already taken place since South Africa assumed the G20 Presidency from Brazil.  A key priority for the Summit, …

Last call for athletes to participate in region 5 marathon

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… as a bold activation in the lead-up to the Group Twenty (G20) Summit, proving that sport is a unifying force that …

President Ramaphosa arrives in Brussels for Global Gateway Forum

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… and leverage mutual opportunities in the lead-up to the G20 Leaders’ Summit. “The European Union’s external …

President Ramaphosa hails Ireland’s stand on Gaza

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… in Ireland’s higher education institutions since 2012. G20 Presidency President Ramaphosa said South Africa was honoured to be leading the G20 under the theme Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability, … Ireland’s participation as a guest country. “For the G20 to retain its relevance in today’s turbulent world, it …

Renewable energy a ‘defining opportunity’ for Africa’s reindustrialisation - Graham-Maré

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… Graham-Maré, who was speaking at a side event of the G20 4th Energy Transitions Working Group (ETWG) meetings. … sustainably and competitively. “This is where the G20 leadership is vital. G20 economies hold the policy tools, capital and markets that …

SA's G20 legacy programme to tackle energy inefficiency in Africa

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… Facility (AfEEF) – a legacy project of South Africa’s G20 presidency – aims to mobilise $3 billion over the next … legacy launch of the AfEEF in Durban, held ahead of the G20 Energy Transitions Working Group (ETWG) meetings. … SA's G20 legacy programme to tackle energy inefficiency in Africa …

President Ramaphosa to undertake working visits to Ireland and Belgium

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… in 2024. Ireland is an invited guest country to the G20, alongside Nigeria, Egypt, Norway, the Netherlands, …

DIRCO and partners to host G20 town hall meeting in Durban

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… the University of KwaZulu-Natal, will host a Group of 20 (G20) Town Hall Outreach event on Wednesday, 8 October 2025, … to Benefit Grassroots Economies.” The first DIRCO-UNISA G20 Town Hall Outreach was held on 14 May 2025 in Pretoria, … last month in Cape Town, Western Cape. “South Africa’s G20 Presidency stands as a vital moment to shape global …

G20 Social Summit registrations now open for November 2025

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… Registrations are now open for the Group of 20 (G20) Social Summit, which will be held from 18 – 20 November … This Social Summit, organised under South Africa’s G20 Presidency, aims to provide an inclusive platform that … has stated that the Social Summit - aligned with the G20 Presidency theme of: 'Solidarity, Equality, …

President welcomes new Heads of Mission

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… you put forward Africa's priorities in the agenda of G20 to affect your commitment to Africa. I would like to … Algerian support for the South African Presidency and for G20 to be held for the first time in our continent, modern … looks forward to meeting President Ramaphosa at the G20 Summit in November. – SAnews.gov.za   …

Africa urged to strengthen health financing models

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… of global inequality. Through South Africa’s Group Twenty (G20) Presidency, government is using the platform to support … more equitable and representative. A key priority of our G20 Presidency is addressing the unsustainable debt burdens …

Parliaments are the 'voices of the people', says Minister Kubayi

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… address on behalf of President Cyril Ramaphosa at the G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20) held in Cape Town. … Speakers and Presiding Officers from Parliaments of the G20 member countries to deliberate on how legislative bodies … can contribute to the formulation and implementation of G20 decisions. The gathering was attended by these leaders as …

Business ties with the United States strong and expanding - President

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… CEO, to the B20 Summit, the official dialogue forum of the G20 for the global business community. Commercial ties …

SA honoured with UN award for obesity prevention efforts

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… prioritising obesity and NCDs, including the Group of 20 (G20). “We have consistently called for stronger international …

South Africa’s pivotal role in reshaping global finance at the G20

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… architecture to better serve all nations. Through our G20 Presidency, South Africa is working to build common … key aspects of international finance. At the recent G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) … resilience. One of the central focuses of South Africa’s G20 Agenda is addressing the pressing issue of debt …

President calls for reforms to address global economic challenges

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… the global financial system. “As part of our Group Twenty (G20) Presidency priorities, we advocate actions to support … capital,” he explained. South Africa recently launched the G20 Extraordinary Committee of Independent Experts on Global … Wealth Inequality to develop the first-ever official G20 paper on global inequality. “The international community …

Lamola calls for unified global action to address issues of peace and inequality

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… South Africa welcomed Foreign Ministers from Group of 20 (G20) member countries and guest nations to the second G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.  This meeting marked an … commitment to multilateralism and its recognition of the G20’s complementary role in achieving these objectives. The …

Women20 Summit to gather global leaders in Johannesburg

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… (W20) is an official engagement group of the Group of 20 (G20) over which South Africa presides this year.  The group was established by the G20 in 2015 to promote gender equality and women’s economic empowerment.  As the official G20 engagement group dedicated to gender equality and women’s …