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South AfricaSouth African opposition MK Party rejects G20 declaration- South AfricaSouth Africa to hand G20 presidency to US in Pretoria officeSouth Africa defended its decision to refuse handing over the G20 presidency to a United States embassy official, saying the diplomatic protocol for such a transfer shows appropriate respect to Washington despite the absence of senior American representatives. International Relations Minister…November 23, 2025
- CrimePolice shoot suspected carjacker in foiled G20 security breachSouth African police shot and wounded a suspected carjacker who attempted to hijack a vehicle carrying elite officers hours before the start of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg on Friday evening, authorities said. The incident occurred on Empire Road when the suspect allegedly jumped into…November 22, 2025
- South AfricaG20 adopts Africa development declaration despite US boycottGroup of 20 leaders meeting in South Africa adopted a declaration addressing climate change and African development on Saturday despite United States opposition, with the document approved at the summit's opening rather than its traditional conclusion. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa…November 22, 2025
- South AfricaOperation Dudula members arrested after G20 protest turns violentSouth African police fired tear gas and pepper spray at dozens of protesters outside the G20 Leaders' Summit venue on Saturday, after demonstrators attempted to move closer to the Nasrec Expo Centre where world leaders are meeting. Members of Operation Dudula and the uMkhonto we Sizwe party…November 22, 2025
- South AfricaSouth Africa rejects US plan to send junior diplomat to G20 handoverSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa has rejected Washington's plan to send a low-ranking diplomat to receive the G20 presidency at this weekend's summit, escalating tensions between the two countries over the United States boycott of the gathering. Ramaphosa will not hand over the G20…November 21, 2025
- South AfricaUnited States reverses course on G20 attendance, sources sayThe United States has shifted its position and now wants to attend the G20 Leaders Summit in Johannesburg this weekend, according to sources, reversing President Donald Trump's earlier announcement of a complete boycott of the gathering. South African public broadcaster SABC News reported…November 20, 2025
- South AfricaG20 Summit to Proceed Despite Trump, Xi Boycotts - RamaphosaSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa dismissed boycott politics as ineffective after several world leaders confirmed they would skip next week's G20 summit, saying absent nations would miss crucial decisions affecting the global economy. Speaking at a city cleanup event in Soweto on Thursday…November 14, 2025
- South AfricaSouth Africa rejects Trump persecution claims ahead of G20 summitSouth Africa rejected United States President Donald Trump's claims of persecution against white Afrikaners on Friday, hours after Trump announced no U.S. officials would attend the G20 summit in Johannesburg later this month. Trump said on his Truth Social platform that "Afrikaners are being…November 8, 2025
- South AfricaUS boycotts G20 summit in South Africa over disputed genocide claimsThe United States said it would boycott the Group of 20 summit in South Africa later this month, with President Donald Trump citing disputed allegations of violence against white farmers as the reason for the unprecedented diplomatic move. Trump said on Friday that no U.S. government officials…November 8, 2025
- South AfricaTrump questions South Africa's G20 membership as summit approachesUS President Donald Trump has said South Africa should not be part of the G20 and confirmed he will not attend the group's summit in Johannesburg later this month. Speaking at the American Business Forum in Miami on Wednesday, Mr Trump said South Africa "shouldn't even be in the Gs anymore…November 6, 2025
- South AfricaTrump skips South Africa G20, sends Vance to November summitPresident Donald Trump will skip the Group of 20 summit in South Africa this November and send Vice President JD Vance in his place, confirming speculation about his attendance at the first G20 meeting on African soil. Trump told reporters Friday he would not attend the Johannesburg summit…September 6, 2025
- PoliticsLesufi Reshuffles Departments Over UnderperformanceGauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has announced a reshuffle of departmental heads, citing under-expenditure and poor performance across several provincial departments. The decision, effective from Friday, follows audit outcomes highlighting inefficiencies and missed performance targets. Speaking at a…August 3, 2025
- PoliticsDA Warns Johannesburg Unready for G20 SummitJohannesburg is set to make history as the first African city to host the G20 Summit on 22-23 November 2025, bringing together leaders of the world’s major economies. However, with less than three months to go, the Democratic Alliance (DA), a key opposition party in Gauteng province, has raised…July 31, 2025
