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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 …

SKA project a catalyst for Africa’s cosmic exploration

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… Blade Nzimande said. He was speaking at the Group of 20 (G20) SKA Ministerial Event held in the historic Karoo region, … in shaping humanity’s cosmic narrative. The Group of 20 (G20) SKA Ministerial Event brought together esteemed science …

Lamola urges global solidarity as SA steers G20 agenda

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… underscored South Africa’s leadership in the Group of 20 (G20), calling for greater solidarity, equality and … Lamola outlined South Africa’s priorities as the current G20 Chair. Lamola said the longstanding partnership between … Africa and the global order, focusing specifically on the G20. The Minister said South Africa’s G20 Presidency is …

SA joins global community in celebrating World Tourism Day

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… Tourism Day in the wake of the successful hosting of the G20 Tourism Ministers’ meeting in Mpumalanga and the signing of the G20 Tourism declaration by the member states.  “These …

President Ramaphosa calls for an end to Gaza conflict 

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… African continent. As South Africa gets ready to host the G20 Leaders’ Summit for the first time on African soil in … is tasked with delivering a report on global inequality to G20 leaders, signifying South Africa’s proactive approach to …

No equality without Sign Language rights, Letsike warns

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… our global responsibilities. South Africa holds the G20 Presidency for the first time in history.” – …

South Africa urges global cooperation for a just ocean transition

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… Dr Dion George, said South Africa is ready to work with G20 partners to drive an ocean economy that is … true driver of resilience”. With South Africa holding the G20 Presidency in 2025, under the theme: ‘Solidarity, … closely with UN Global Compact Principles 7 to 9 and the G20 agenda,” George said. The plan promotes precautionary and …

Nzimande highlights role of science in society at G20 roundtable

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… Nzimande. The Minister was speaking at the Group of 20 (G20) Chief Science Advisors’ (CSAR) Roundtable.  The … a more inclusive, resilient and sustainable future.” The G20 CSAR was first convened during India’s G20 Presidency in 2023, where a distinct role for its …

SA celebrates Tourism Month to showcase heritage, wildlife, and economic benefits!

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… South African Tourism are in progress among members of the G20 Tourism working group. Furthermore, interventions are … international delegates and visitors who will attend the G20 summit in November this year. As we prepare to host …

President Ramaphosa spearheads SA’s UN General Assembly delegation

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… amplified by South Africa’s current role as Chair of the G20,” a statement by the Presidency on Monday read. According … the Sustainable Development Goals [SDGs]. “Building on its G20 mandate to shape global economic solutions, South Africa … Ramaphosa will lead the High-Level opening segment of the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. “G20 plays a pivotal role in …

Minister Chikunga to present SA’s Beijing Platform for Action at UNGA80

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… South Africa will also use the Assembly to promote its G20 Presidency agenda. The President is scheduled to hold …