South Africa’s G20 Presidency takes place when the world is facing a series of overlapping and mutually reinforcing crises, including climate change, underdevelopment, inequality, poverty, hunger, unemployment, technological changes and geopolitical instability.

South Africa assumes the G20 Presidency from 1 December 2024 through to November 2025, approximately five years before the deadline of the United Nations (UN) 2030 Agenda.

The G20 members include the world’s major economies, representing 85% of global Gross Domestic Product, over 75% of international trade, and about two-thirds of the world population. The G20 does not have a permanent secretariat or staff. Instead, the G20 Presidency rotates annually among the members.

Dec 3, 2024 · South Africa’s G20 Presidency will pursue progress on cross-cutting issues through the establishment of three dedicated task forces. The first task force is on Inclusive Economic Growth, Industrialisation, Employment and Reduced Inequality.

Nov 28, 2024 · During the recent G20 Rio Leaders’ Summit in Brazil, President Ramaphosa officially accepted South Africa’s responsibility for the G20 Presidency for 2025. This will be the first time an African economy leads the G20 for a rotational, one-year term.

The Group of Twenty (G20) is an international forum of both developing and developed countries which seeks to find solutions to global economic and financial issues.

Nov 4, 2024 · South Africa’s presidency of the G20 in 2025 is a pivotal moment for the nation and the continent. With the AU’s recent inclusion in the G20, there is a historic opportunity to reshape global...

Sep 30, 2024 · South Africa will assume the G20 Presidency from 1 December 2024 to November 2025, approximately five years before the deadline of the United Nations (UN) 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The President said that as a signatory to the Pact for the Future, the country aims to push for people-driven, sustainable development.

Dec 3, 2024 · South Africa will be the first first African country to lead the G20. This week President Cyril Ramaphosa will assume his new role as the incoming President of the Group of Twenty (G20)...

Nov 18, 2024 · In 2025, South Africa will assume the presidency of the G20, a pivotal moment in the African country's international diplomatic efforts. Among the key areas the presidency will focus on include addressing the triple challenges of poverty, unemployment and inequality as well as Africa’s development.