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SA positioned to navigate challenging geopolitical situation – WEF President

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… Brende, has expressed support for South Africa’s Group 20 (G20) Presidency.  “In such a polarised, fragmented world as [the] backdrop of this G20 leadership, I think South Africa is especially well … managing competition and its history.  “It’s not an easy G20 to take on but that’s a reality with the geopolitical …

Global minimum tax crucial to strengthen tax base in developing countries

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… a panel discussion on tax on the sidelines of the ongoing G20 Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ meeting … efficient global tax system. We note the work done by the G20 OECD [Organisation for Economic Co-operation and … seen as an alternative or opposing process to that of the G20 nor should it lead to division. Both processes can be …

South Africa and Japan foster relations 

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… Japanese delegation in South Africa to attend the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and the meeting of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, alongside a number of G20 workstream meetings. At Tuesday’s meeting, South Africa …

Global challenges require G2O countries to work together

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… has emphasised the importance of the Group of 20 (G20) members working together to overcome unprecedented … the opening of the first meeting of the Group of 20 (G20) Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors in Cape … it is now more important than ever that the members of the G20 work together. “The erosion of multilateralism presents a …

South Africa leads G20 science and innovation drive

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… lead in global scientific collaboration as it assumes the G20 Presidency, with a strong focus on pandemic preparedness, … Blade Nzimande, opened the inaugural meeting of the G20 Research and Innovation Working Group (RIWG) at the … landscape. Addressing approximately 150 delegates from G20 countries, Nzimande stressed the importance of …

A blended approach is key for climate finance

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… mitigation and adaptation. Moderating the Group of Twenty (G20) side event on enhancing the global sustainable financial …

Traditional leaders urged to help build a better SA 

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… communities benefit from the country’s natural wealth. G20 and National Budget With South Africa set to host the G20 Summit for the first time later this year, the President …

President Ramaphosa to open G20 finance track meeting 

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… Ramaphosa will open the first meeting of the Group of 20 (G20) Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ under South Africa’s Presidency. “The first G20 Finance Meeting and Central Bank Governors Meeting in … Convention Centre on Wednesday, 26 February 2025.  The G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting is …

Africa to take centre stage as G20 Finance Deputies meet

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… in full view this week as South Africa plays host to the G20 Finance and Central Bank Deputies meeting held at the … who spoke to SAnews on the sidelines of the meeting. The G20 Finance Track is one of the only global platforms where … they have.  “All of those areas are located in different G20 working groups. So each of the different working groups …

SA’s G20 Presidency provides opportunity to foster AU partnerships

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… South Africa’s Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20) presents a valuable opportunity to foster collaboration … of Africa, consider yourselves as the Presidents of the G20. It is our own collective effort,” Moraka said on … Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, announced that the G20 Foreign Ministers have thrown their weight behind the …

South Africa to focus on development and growth during G20 Presidency

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… South Africa will use its G20 Presidency to review the group’s processes, address … including those in Africa. Addressing the opening of the G20 Finance Ministers' and Central Bank Governors' meeting, … The meeting will be followed by the first meeting of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors on 26 to 27 …

G20 finance track meeting to tackle global economic issues

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… and international cooperation at the Group of Twenty (G20) Finance Track meetings. South Africa’s Presidency of the G20 continues full steam ahead - with the country's efforts to foster greater collaboration among the G20 members to address pressing global issues and find …

African countries urged to address climate change

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… the opportunities to do so through South Africa’s G20 Presidency. “The Minister is leading on the G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group …

Foreign Ministers’ Meeting backs SA’s G20 Presidency priorities 

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… The Group of 20 (G20) Foreign Ministers have thrown their weight behind South … countries among others. Other priorities of South Africa’s G20 Presidency are strengthening disaster resilience; … First Foreign Ministers’ Meeting under South Africa’s G20 Presidency. I further thank the members of the G20

Mashatile, Chairman of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade meet in Pretoria

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… businesses to attend the Business 20 (B20) meetings of the G20 in South Africa this year. The Chairman also invited …

SA expresses concern over conflict situations 

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… in resolving conflicts.  He called on the Group of 20 (G20) nations to persist in advocating for peaceful … second-largest country.  “We call on the support of the G20 in our quest to silence the guns in Africa for the … and prosperity.”  Lamola addressed the attendees at the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in Nasrec, Johannesburg, …

SA pushes forward with G20 meetings

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… South Africa’s Presidency of the Group of Twenty (G20) continues full steam ahead as the country fosters greater collaboration among the G20 members to address pressing global issues and find … our country wishes to achieve during our Presidency of the G20,” a Cabinet statement, released on Friday said.  South …

BMA facilitated smooth arrival of G20 Foreign Ministers

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… (BMA) says the processing of dignitaries arriving for the G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting, currently underway in Johannesburg, was carried out smoothly. “The G20 Ministers started arriving in the country from 19 … place in Nasrec, Johannesburg. South Africa assumed the G20 Presidency on 1 December 2024, which will culminate in a …

Call for global solidarity at G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

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… as South Africa steers the Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20) for the first time.  Speaking at the opening of the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting at Nasrec in Johannesburg, … Ramaphosa emphasised the significance of hosting the G20 Leaders’ Summit on African soil.  The Foreign Ministers' …

Cape Town to host B20 meeting 

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… With South Africa due to host the Group of Twenty (G20) Leaders’ Summit this year, Cape Town is set to host the … in the year that South Africa hosts the Group of Twenty (G20) Leaders’ Summit. “This is an important milestone for our … issues that will be discussed at the B20 can influence the G20 and so we will ensure our voice is heard,” Winde added. …