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Kganyago Calls on G20 to Refocus and Cut Through the Noise

South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago has called on the G20 to refine its priorities and streamline its processes, warning that the forum risks becoming bogged down by complexity. Delivering a keynote address at the Brookings Institution in Washington during the Spring Meetings of the IMF and World Bank, Kganyago expressed concern that the G20 tends to lose momentum outside of periods of global crisis. “The G20 works best […]

23 April 2025

International News

Trump May Skip G20 Summit in South Africa Amid Tensions

Political analyst Goodenough Mashego stated that it’s not a surprise that the United States (U.S.) President Donald Trump may skip the upcoming G20 Summit in South Africa, especially amid growing tensions between South Africa and the United States. Roland Henwood, a lecturer in the Department of Political Sciences at the University of Pretoria, explained that while Trump’s decision is not final, he has strongly signaled that he may not attend […]

17 April 2025

Local

Union Against Hunger launched to tackle South Africa’s food crisis

Leading academics, activists, and civil society organisations have joined forces to confront South Africa’s growing hunger crisis by launching the Union Against Hunger (UAH). The newly established movement aims to push for urgent policy action as millions of South Africans face food insecurity. Currently, nine million children go hungry daily, and one in four citizens struggles with extreme food shortages. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Wednesday, Professor Stephen Devereux, a […]

26 February 2025

International News

President Ramaphosa urges cooperation and joint responsibility from the G20

By: Sayed Ridhwaan President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the crucial opening of the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors meeting held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on Wednesday morning. Reflecting on the recent gathering of G20 Foreign Ministers in Johannesburg, he highlighted the importance of international cooperation. Speaking at the conference, President Ramaphosa underlined the collective responsibility of the G20 in ensuring effective stewardship of the global economy […]

26 February 2025

Features

G20 Finance and Central Bank Deputies meeting underway in Cape Town

By Sayed Ridhwaan With Finance and Central Bank Deputies from around the world gathering in Cape Town for the G20 Finance Track meeting, the focus is on fostering global economic stability and addressing pressing global challenges. National Treasury's Director-General, Dr Duncan Pieterse, set the tone for the meeting with his opening remarks to the media this morning. Dr Pieterse highlighted the themes of the G20 presidency – solidarity, equality, and […]

24 February 2025

Cape Town

Analyst: “US President Donald Trump’s executive order for Afrikaaner solidarity, safety, and rights is not surprising”

By Kouthar Sambo South Africa's G20 theme is Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability. South Africa will be heading four strategic foreign policy pillars: national interests, the African agenda, South-South cooperation, and multilateralism. Additionally, the South African Chamber of Commerce in the United States of America (USA) has expressed confidence in South Africa hosting the G20 summit despite domestic challenges. The aim is to advance global equity, Africa’s development agenda, and collaboration. Key priorities include climate […]

11 February 2025

International News

South Africa leads G20, prioritizing Africa and global South

South Africa has officially taken over the G20 presidency, emphasizing the importance of elevating the needs of the African continent and the Global South on the world stage. The G20 is an intergovernmental economic forum, which includes 19 countries. Countries in the European Union (EU) and now the African Union (AU), marking a significant step for Africa's representation in global decision-making. Geopolitical analyst Ashraf Patel discussed the G20’s role: “The […]

5 December 2024

News

Ramaphosa launches South Africa’s G20 presidency

President Cyril Ramaphosa officially launched South Africa’s G20 presidency on Tuesday, with a focus on addressing climate action and debt relief for developing nations. The presidency, under the theme Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability, will prioritize securing increased climate finance for a just energy transition and ensuring sustainable debt solutions for low-income countries. Ramaphosa emphasized that the presidency would spotlight Africa’s development needs, culminating in the G20 leaders' summit in Johannesburg […]

3 December 2024

Cape Town

President Cyril Ramaphosa urgeS the G20 leaders to speak up against the ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza

By Kouthar Sambo While South Africa leads the G20, President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged the G20 leaders to speak up against the ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza and work towards achieving a solution. “As the G20 collective, we need to add our voices to ensure that the carnage that is taking place in Gaza is ended and that we work towards a just and lasting peace for both Palestinians and […]

22 November 2024

G20

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