G20 South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers official opening address to the first meeting of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (file photo).

The historic 2025 G20 summit is set to take place on African soil for the first time, hosted by South Africa in Johannesburg on November 22-23. Under the theme "Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability," South Africa aims to highlight critical issues such as global wealth inequality, climate resilience, debt sustainability, and inclusive growth.

Despite a US boycott led by President Donald Trump, who called South Africa’s presidency a "disgrace" and opposes the summit agenda, President Cyril Ramaphosa remains steadfast that the summit will proceed and deliver key outcomes for the Global South.