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Closing Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the G20 Leaders’ Summit, 23 November 2025
Leaders of the G20 Member States and Invited Countries, Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr António Guterres, Heads of International Organisations, Ministers, Distinguished Guests, I extend my deepest gratitude for the steadfast support you ...
Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the opening of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, 22 November 2025
Distinguished Heads of State and Government of G20 Members and Invited Guest Countries, Heads of Regional Economic Communities, Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr António Guterres, Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Paul Ma ...
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the G20 Leaders’ Reception on the occasion of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, 22 November 2025
Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is an honour and privilege to welcome you all. As South Africa’s G20 Presidency nears its close, we reflect on the journey we have travelled togeth ...
Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the G20 Leaders’ Summit Session: A Resilient World, 22 November 2025
Your Excellencies, Heads of States and Government of the G20 Members and Invited Countries, Heads of International Organisations, Foreign Ministers in attendance, Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome to Session Two of today's programme, which focuses on t ...
Remarks by His Excellency, Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Paul Mashatile at the Compact with Africa G20 Leaders’ Summit, 22 November 2025
Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany, President of the World Bank, Ajay Banga, Distinguished Ministers and Central Bank Governors, Heads of International Organisations, Distinguished Guests, It is ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa to the African Heads of State and Government, in Johannesburg, South Africa, 21 November 2025
Your Excellencies, Dear Brothers and Sisters, We are honoured to welcome you to Johannesburg on the eve of the G20 Leaders' Summit. This is a moment of historic significance for our beloved Continent. This is the first time an African country pr ...
Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the handover of the Report of the South Africa G20 Africa Expert Panel for the G20 Leaders’ Summit, 18 November 2025
Chairperson of the Africa Expert Panel, Mr Trevor Manuel, All members of the Panel present today, Ladies and gentlemen, Good afternoon. The release of the Report of the Africa Expert Panel today marks a key milestone in South Africa’s G20 Presiden ...
President Ramaphosa to receive G20 Africa Expert Panel Report
President Cyril Ramaphosa will today, 18 November 2025, receive the G20 Africa Expert Panel Report during a handover ceremony at the Wanderers Hotel in Johannesburg. South Africa assumed the G20 Presidency in December 2024, marking the first time that ...
Media Statement by Minister Ronald O Lamola on preparations for the G20 Leaders’ Summit, 17 November 2025
It is my distinct honour to welcome you to the NASREC precinct, The National Arts Sports Recreation Events Centre, a place that stands as a living testament to South Africa’s journey of transformation and resilience. NASREC, also known as the Johannesb ...
President Ramaphosa to engage with CEOs ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday, 18 November 2025 address a working dinner with South African chief executives as part of the G20 Outreach Programme. Since assuming the Presidency of the G20 in December 2024, the South African Government has ...
Minister Lamola to brief the media on the state of readiness to host the G20 Leaders’ Summit
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will brief the media on South Africa’s state of readiness to host the historic G20 Leaders’ Summit, which is scheduled to take place from 22 to 23 November 2025, at the Johannesbur ...
Media Guidelines for the G20 Summit
South Africa, as Chair of the G20, will host the G20 Summit at the NASREC Expo Centre in Johannesburg from 22 to 23 November 2025 under the theme: Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability. Official Media: Only 3 official media per G20 and invited countr ...
DIRCO to host an online G20 Summit media workshop
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will conduct a media workshop focussing on preparations for the G20 Leaders’ Summit. The workshop will take place on Thursday, 16 October 2025, from 08h00 to 10h00. The session will f ...
Media accreditation for the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa
South Africa will host the G20 Leaders’ Summit on 22 and 23 November 2025 in Johannesburg, Gauteng Province. The Summit will take place under the theme: Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability. Members of the media wishing to cover the G20 Leaders’ Summit ...
Commencement of Media Accreditation for the G20 Summit
Members of the media are informed that accreditation for the G20 Summit, which will be hosted in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 22 and 23 November 2025, will commence on Monday, 1 September 2025. South Africa assumed the role of President of G20 on 1 D ...
Minister Lamola to brief the media on international developments
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will brief the media on recent developments relating to the implementation of South Africa’s foreign policy. The briefing takes place soon after South Africa’s participation in ...
Media Statement by Minister Ronald Lamola focussing on South Africa’s G20 Presidency, 12 May 2025
Good Morning to members of the media, esteemed colleagues, and fellow citizens. Please allow me to extend a very warm welcome to you all at our Headquarters, the OR Tambo Building. We have invited you today so we may brief the people of South Africa, thro ...
Minister Lamola to address Media Briefing focussing on South Africa’s G20 Presidency
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will provide a briefing on South Africa’s G20 Presidency. South Africa assumed the role of President of the G20 on 1 December 2024, taking over from Brazil. Minister Lamola w ...