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.

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.

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.

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.

16 hours ago · South Africa will host a meeting of foreign ministers of the G20 group of countries from February 20-21 in Johannesburg. South Africa has the G20 presidency from December 2024 to November 2025.

Dec 3, 2024 · Two days ago, on the 1st of December 2024, South Africa assumed the Presidency of the G20 group of countries. The G20 comprises many of the world's largest developing and developed economies. It was established to tackle pressing global economic and financial issues.

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.

Jan 21, 2025 · South Africa’s G20 Presidency follows on the heels of Brazil’s very successful G20 Presidency last year and takes place ahead of the G20 Presidency of the United States of America in 2026. As a leading forum for international economic cooperation, the G20 plays an important role in shaping and strengthening global architecture and ...

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...

Jan 29, 2025 · Africa is hosting the G20 for the first time. South Africa, which took over the G20 presidency in December, welcomes world leaders to the group’s summit in November. South African leadership offers a real opportunity to further the interests of poorer countries. But with geopolitical tensions intensifying and a new US president in the White ...