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Government makes strides in digital transformation agenda

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… public infrastructure agenda under the South African G20 Presidency through knowledge sharing across countries and …

Brazil officially hands over G20 Presidency to South Africa

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… has officially transferred the historic Group of 20 (G20) Presidency to South Africa at the closing ceremony of … history as the first African country to preside over the G20, with approximately 130 meetings planned for 2025. The … before exchanging handshakes and smiles. The prominent G20 Leaders’ Summit kicked off yesterday with Heads of State …

Lamola urges global citizens to hold G20 leaders accountable

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… global citizens must hold the leaders of the Group of 20 (G20) accountable.  This comes after various declarations and … on Monday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The first day of the G20 Leaders’ Summit came to an end on Monday, with important … for their commitments that are being made at the G20.  “They will be a platform next year in South Africa to …

President Ramaphosa urges G20 leaders to speak up on Gaza conflict

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… - President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged the Group of 20 (G20) leaders to speak up against the violence in Gaza and … a solution for both Palestinians and Israelis. “As the G20 collective, we need to add our voices to ensure that the … President was speaking during the second session of the G20 Leaders’ Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  He expressed …

World leaders pledge to help developing countries fight poverty

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… South as a significant player within the Group of 20 (G20). Speaking at the G20 Leaders’ Summit on Monday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, … on mutual development. The President commended Brazil’s G20 Presidency for placing fighting hunger and poverty at the …

World leaders urged to intensify fight against poverty, hunger 

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… - President Cyril Ramaphosa has used the opening of the G20 Leaders’ Summit to urge world leaders to intensify … during the first working session on the first day of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. READ | Two-day G20 Summit kicks off in Brazil The Global Alliance Against …

Two-day G20 Summit kicks off in Brazil

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… Ngcobo Rio de Janeiro - The long-awaited Group of 20 (G20) Leaders’ Summit has kicked off with Heads of State and … streets adorned with billboards and posters featuring the G20 Summit logo.  Security personnel, including local police … Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva welcomed the leaders of the G20 guest countries, while his wife, Janja Lula da Silva, …

Top climate activist warns of catastrophic outcomes if world doesn't transition to clean energy

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… catastrophic climate change, calling on the Group of 20 (G20) leaders to urgently adopt clean energy solutions. … world leaders, innovators and advocates on the eve of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, which begins today, to promote urgent … of renewable energy in Africa by leveraging South Africa’s G20 Presidency, which starts on 1 December this year. Naidoo …

SA seeks balance between livelihoods and renewable energy ambitions

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… The Global Citizen initiative, along with the 2024 G20 Presidency, supported by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio … world leaders, innovators, and advocates on the eve of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, which kicks off today.  Their goal is to … renewable energy in Africa by leveraging South Africa’s G20 Presidency.  The initiative seeks to tackle issues of …

President arrives in Brazil to lead SA’s participation at G20 Summit

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… lead South Africa’s participation in the Group of Twenty (G20) Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro. The G20 Leaders’ Summit, which will be held between 18 and 19 … a Just World and a Sustainable Planet”.  “Brazil’s G20 Presidency continues the global south rotating Presidency …

SA’s participation in the G20 reaffirms country’s values, says analyst

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… - South Africa’s participation in the Group of Twenty (G20) reaffirms the country’s values enshrined in the … University of South Africa (Unisa) Jo-Ansie van Wyk. The G20 is a group of developed and emerging market economies … cooperation.” On November 18 and 19, leaders of the G20 nations will meet in Rio de Janeiro to discuss an agenda …

SA’s G20 Presidency will be inclusive and represent different voices - Lamola

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… Rio de Janeiro - To make South Africa’s Group of 20 (G20) Presidency more inclusive, a vibrant and dynamic African … Minister, Ronald Lamola.  Lamola was speaking at the G20 Social Summit in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday alongside … Inácio Lula da Silva. The social initiative by Brazil’s G20 Presidency aims to include social and non-governmental …

Cabinet congratulates Botswana, Mozambique and the USA

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… President Cyril Ramaphosa assumes the Presidency of the G20 on 1 December 2024,” Cabinet said.  Answering a question …

SA inches towards G20 Presidency 

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… countdown to South Africa assuming the Presidency of the G20 from 1 December 2024 to 30 November 2025 under the theme: … Working Groups meetings. We will launch the South Africa G20 programme on the 1st of December 2024,” Minister in the … This as the country will participate in the upcoming G20 Summit on 18 and 19 November 2024, in Rio de Janeiro, …

SA to play key role at upcoming G20 Summit

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… South Africa is set to play a pivotal role at the upcoming G20 Summit next week in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, as it prepares to assume the G20 presidency in December.  The G20 Leaders' Summit which will take place from 18-19 November …

SA’s G20 Education Working Group Presidency to focus on skilling young people 

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… South Africa’s G20 Education Working Group Presidency will focus on … she accepted the handover of the 2025 Presidency of the G20 Education Working Group on behalf of South Africa. “This … of the global education agenda for the coming year. The G20 Education Working Group is a powerful platform for …

Leaders in energy, investors converge for Africa Energy Week

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… that as South Africa takes up its leadership of the G20 later this year, it is “positioned to champion Africa’s … for clean energy and affordable access. In leading the G20, South Africa will focus on strategic interventions to … African economies' unique challenges”.  “Through our G20 leadership, South Africa is committed to championing an …

SA working to promote inclusive growth, deal with high cost of living

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… of our people, particularly young people,” Mashatile said. G20 Presidency The Deputy President is of the view that South Africa should use its G20 Presidency to prioritise its objectives of growing an … jobs.  Preparations are underway for South Africa’s G20 Presidency and hosting the G20 Summit in 2025. South …

Government assigns funding for G20 Summit

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… With South Africa assuming the G20 Presidency later this year, government will assign … Policy Statement (MTBPS). South Africa will hold the G20 Presidency from 1 December 2024 to 30 November 2025. The G20 brings together the countries with the largest economies …

SA is an attractive investment destination – President Ramaphosa

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… inclusive growth, stability and development,” he said.  G20  Next year, South Africa assumes the Presidency of the G20 under the theme: “Solidarity, Equality and Sustainable … Development”. The President said the country will use its G20 Presidency to advocate for increased investment on the …