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Clean cooking a 'major victory' following G20 energy meetings

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… While global energy talks at the final G20 Energy Transitions Working Group (ETWG) and Energy … During the meetings this week, South Africa used its G20 Presidency to successfully champion this cause, lifting … clean cooking from the shadows into the mainstream of the G20, a legacy Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho …

President Ramaphosa welcomes €11.5 billion EU investment in South Africa

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… for the strong support it has given to South Africa’s G20 Presidency, and our agenda of solidarity, equality and … EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg next month, which will …

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 …