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Ramaphosa sends a warning to one group of people in South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa sent a warning to those in South Africa spreading misinformation ...
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Ramaphosa sends a warning to one group of people in South Africa
G20 Summit insights: Ramaphosa's balancing act amid US criticism: Reflecting on the G20 Summit, President Ramaphosa addresses South Africa's diplomatic approach ...
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G20 Summit insights: Ramaphosa's balancing act amid US criticism
READ IN FULL | Ramaphosa's address to the nation: President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation from the Union Buildings, reflecting on South Africa's pivotal ...
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READ IN FULL | Ramaphosa's address to the nation
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Ramaphosa to address nation following G20 Summit: President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address the nation from the Union Buildings, reflecting on South Africa's ...
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Ramaphosa to address nation following G20 Summit
Ramaphosa responds to US exclusion from G20 summit: President Cyril Ramaphosa reaffirms South Africa's commitment to the G20 despite the US's decision to exclude ...
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Ramaphosa responds to US exclusion from G20 summit
Ramaphosa dismisses Trump’s threat to bar South Africa from 2026 G20 summit : Nov 30 (Reuters) - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa dismissed on Sunday U.S ...
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South Africa’s G20 coup de grâce – The Mail & Guardian: By the summit’s end, Ramaphosa emerged with an elevated global profile
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South Africa’s G20 coup de grâce – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa’s Ramaphosa reaffirms G20 commitment amid US boycott | Africanews: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa stated on Sunday, November 30 ...
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FULL SPEECH | 'Thank you to the people of South Africa for a historic G20 Presidency' - President Ramaphosa
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WATCH LIVE | Ramaphosa addresses nation after hosting of G20 summit: President Cyril Ramaphosa is addressing the nation on Sunday following the country’s ...
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WATCH LIVE | Ramaphosa addresses nation after hosting of G20 summit
WATCH | President Cyril Ramaphosa is addressing the nation tonight following the country’s G20 presidency and leaders' summit.
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Ramaphosa dismisses Trump’s threat to bar South Africa from 2026 G20 summit: 'We value those constructive ties and will continue to work within the G20 framework ...
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IN FULL | Ramaphosa’s address to the nation on the conclusion of the G20 summit: Read President Cyril Ramaphosa's full address to the nation on Sunday ...
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South Africa: U.S.' G20 Non-Participation Based On Baseless, False Allegations: President Cyril Ramaphosa says it is regrettable that the United States of ...
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Ramaphosa Celebrates G20 Success, Dismisses Trump's Ban Threat: President Cyril Ramaphosa has praised South Africans for their unity and warmth after the country ...
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Ramaphosa Celebrates G20 Success, Dismisses Trump's Ban Threat
Ramaphosa dismisses Trump’s threat to bar South Africa from 2026 G20 summit: ‘South Africa ... will remain a full, active ... member of the G20 ...
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Key FactsRamaphosa Addresses US Exclusion from G20 Events
Dec 4, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • The United States confirmed South Africa will not be invited to participate in G20 activities under its presidency.

  • South Africa’s administration considers the exclusion temporary and looks forward to engaging under the UK’s upcoming G20 leadership.

  • Tensions between Washington and Pretoria have escalated due to political disputes and accusations from President Trump.

  • Despite the US boycott, several G20 members have expressed their support for South Africa.
  • The United States supports the people of South Africa, but not its radical ANC-led government, and will not tolerate its continued behavior.
    — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated in a statement regarding the decision not to invite South Africa to the G20.
Ramaphosa slams Trump’s falsehoods on South Africa: In a national address, Ramaphosa said South Africa would attend the 2026 summit in Miami despite the US ...
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Ramaphosa slams Trump’s falsehoods on South Africa
South Africa officially hands over G20 presidency to the US in a low-key ceremony
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South Africa officially hands over G20 presidency to the US in a low-key ...
Key FactsG20 Presidency Quietly Transferred to United States
Nov 25, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • The formal G20 presidency transfer from South Africa to the United States occurred on November 25 in a low-profile event at the Department of International Relations.

  • Both nations agreed to keep the handover subdued to ease ongoing diplomatic disagreements over US summit representation.

  • South Africa required the US to appoint a senior envoy for the presidency handover, rejecting a chargé d’affaires as insufficient.

  • Although US embassy officials could attend the summit, only a high-ranking representative received the presidency gavel from President Ramaphosa.
  • You cannot have a head of state handing over the presidency and leadership of such an important forum for macro-economic and related issues being handed over to a junior embassy official.
    Vincent Magwenya, President Ramaphosa's spokesperson, described Washington's initial plan as 'a breach of protocol.'
Out of order: South Africa blocks United States embassy's bid to attend G20 closing ceremony
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UK envoy praises SA for steering historic G20 Summit: 'It was a very successful occasion'
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UK envoy praises SA for steering historic G20 Summit: 'It was a very ...
OpinionPETER BRUCE | Trump tantrums are a gift to Ramaphosa : US President Donald Trump has arguably done more to energise the electoral prospects of the ANC in the ...
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PETER BRUCE | Trump tantrums are a gift to Ramaphosa
Lamola confirms US handover of G20 will be at DIRCO, not summit: International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola says the United States can come to collect the ...
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Lamola confirms US handover of G20 will be at DIRCO, not summit
G20 summit declaration adopted: South Africa presidential spokesperson: The summit declaration moved to the first order of the day, normally adopted at the end.
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G20 summit declaration adopted: South Africa presidential spokesperson
Ramaphosa says ‘overwhelming consensus’ for G20 declaration despite US warnings: At the G20 Leaders Summit in Johannesburg, President Cyril Ramaphosa declares a ...
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Ramaphosa says ‘overwhelming consensus’ for G20 declaration despite US ...
G20 envoys agree on draft leaders’ declaration despite U.S. boycott, sources say: Countries included references to climate change in the draft declaration ...
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G20 envoys agree on draft leaders’ declaration despite U.S. boycott ...
Ramaphosa to US: 'We won’t be bullied' as G20 declaration pushes ahead: President Cyril Ramaphosa says the G20 declaration will proceed with or without the ...
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Ramaphosa to US: 'We won’t be bullied' as G20 declaration pushes ahead
US absence at SA’s G20 Summit threatens to upend Ramaphosa’s agenda: Though scores of world leaders will attend the G20 Summit in Johannesburg this month ...
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US absence at SA’s G20 Summit threatens to upend Ramaphosa’s agenda
Key FactsUS Boycott Threatens Key Outcomes at Johannesburg G20
Nov 14, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailymaverick.co.za
  • US President Trump and Argentina’s Javier Milei are among key leaders boycotting the G20 summit on November 22–23 in Johannesburg.

  • Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov will not attend due to an ICC arrest warrant for Putin; a deputy will lead Russia’s delegation.

  • The absence of the US jeopardizes consensus on a 50-page declaration emphasizing development, sustainability, and equality.

  • President Ramaphosa assures that critical decisions will still be made despite boycotts and broad attendance by over 65 delegations.
  • The US’s absence is their loss.
    — President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke to journalists outside Parliament about the implications of the US's absence at the G20 summit.
Ramaphosa links debt reform to global inequality fight: In his weekly newsletter, the president said the G20 must urgently address the fiscal conditions that ...
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Ramaphosa links debt reform to global inequality fight