South Africa: SA Has Started Welcoming G20 Guests!

With the eyes of the world firmly focussed on South Africa, attention now turns to the historic first ever G20 Leaders' Summit on African soil. On 22 and 23 November 2025, Nasrec… Read more »

South Africa: Lesufi Praises Improvements Ahead of G20 Summit

With the international spotlight on South Africa, final preparations are underway for the Group of 20 (G20) Leaders' Summit, as tourism surges and accommodation and flights reach… Read more »

Africa: 'This Is South Africa At Work' - Minister Ntshavheni On G20 Social Summit

The global gaze will begin to turn towards Gauteng this week, as it hosts the people-centred G20 Social Summit on Tuesday. Read more »

South Africa: Eastern Cape Rolls Out Major Support for Farmers, Textile Enterprises

Eastern Cape MEC for Agriculture, Nonceba Kontsiwe, is set to hand over critical investments aimed at strengthening food security, supporting rural enterprises and empowering women… Read more »

South Africa: Johannesburg Ready to Host Historic G20 Leaders' Summit

The City of Johannesburg says preparations to host the 2025 G20 Leaders' Summit have reached their final stages, with significant investments in infrastructure and security. Read more »

South Africa: Traffic Disruptions Expected As Gauteng Launches Joint Operations Ahead of G20 Summit

Gauteng motorists are advised to brace for temporary road closures and intermittent traffic disruptions in parts of Johannesburg this weekend, as law enforcement agencies step up… Read more »

Southern Africa: President Ramaphosa Elected Interim Chair of SADC

President Cyril Ramaphosa has been elected as the interim Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) following the regional bloc's virtual Extraordinary… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa to Advance Climate Finance At COP30

During this week's climate conference, government will push forward the implementation of securing the US$1.3 trillion in climate finance pledged to developing countries last year. Read more »

Africa: AU, EU to Strengthen Health Partnership Ahead of G20 Meeting

The African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) will hold a high-level meeting on Wednesday, 5 November 2025, to renew their strategic partnership on health. Read more »

South Africa: SA Well Prepared to Host G20 Leaders' Summit in November

Cabinet has expressed its satisfaction with South Africa's preparations for the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) Leaders' Summit, saying it is confident the country will host the event… Read more »

Africa: G20 Called to Support Creative Industries

The African Union (AU) has called on the Group of Twenty (G20) members to support inclusive financing frameworks for the cultural and creative industries. Read more »

Africa: SA's G20 Legacy Programme to Tackle Energy Inefficiency in Africa

The Africa Energy Efficiency Facility (AfEEF) - a legacy project of South Africa's G20 presidency - aims to mobilise $3 billion over the next few years in a bid to combat crippling… Read more »

Africa: Global Leaders Urge Action Against Humanitarian Law Violations in Conflicts

Leaders from Brazil, China, France, Jordan, Kazakhstan and South Africa, along with representatives from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), have expressed concern… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa to Champion UN Reform Agenda At UNGA-80

South Africa will use its participation at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA-80) in New York to push for urgent reform of the multilateral system to… Read more »

South Africa: SA Gears Up for Landmark G20 Leaders' Summit

As South Africa's Group of 20 (G20) Presidency approaches its last 100 days, the country is ramping up efforts to host a historic G20 Leaders' Summit, the first of its kind on… Read more »

Southern Africa: Leaders to Attend SADC Summit in Madagascar

President Cyril Ramaphosa will attend the Southern African Development Community (SADC) 45th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government this weekend. Read more »

South Africa: Financial Action Task Force Conducts On-Site Assessment in SA

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Africa Joint Group has concluded an on-site assessment visit to South Africa, which was aimed at verifying the implementation of reforms to… Read more »

South Africa: G20 Employment Working Group Technical Meeting Kicks Off

The 4th group of Twenty (G20) Employment Working Group (EWG) Meeting will kick off today in George with discussions on a various labour market issues, culminating in the… Read more »

South Africa: Global Challenges Require 'Bold, Cooperative Leadership' - Godongwana

The G20 bloc must remain a source of leadership and action in development, as the world economy and countries continue to face a multitude of challenges. Read more »

South Africa: G20 Uniquely Placed to Tackle Global Crises - Minister Ramokgopa

The Group of 20 (G20) is uniquely positioned to respond to the complex and interconnected crises shaping today's world - from economic instability and inequality to climate change… Read more »

South Africa: Countries Urged to Urgently Step Up to Transform Their HIV Responses Amid Global Funding Crisis

The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/Aids (UNAIDS) has today released a report that highlights a significant funding crisis threatening years of progress in the fight against… Read more »

South Africa: C20 Initiative Makes Progress Ahead of G20 Summit

Chairperson of the Civil 20 (C20) Thulani Tshefuta says from December 2024 to date, they have managed to register more than 1 900 organisations that participate in C20 structures… Read more »

South Africa: G20 Tourism Priorities Programme Goes to Northern Cape

Tourism Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu has engaged with communities in the Northern Cape on the G20 Tourism Priorities and their potential to advance tourism growth and… Read more »

South Africa: SA's G20 Presidency Should Focus On Humanity's Most Pressing Challenges, Says UN Resident Coordinator

As South Africa's Group of 20 (G20) Presidency approaches its final six months, the focus should be on fostering multilateral cooperation and finding collective solutions to… Read more »

Africa: Africa Launches Second Phase of Phytosanitary Programme to Fight Crop Pests

The Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), has… Read more »