As the G20 Leaders’ Summit wrapped up in Johannesburg, South Africa delivered a strong and assured finish to a historic gathering that placed Africa at the centre of global decision-making for the first time. Despite geopolitical tensions, a high-profile boycott by the United States, and heavy scrutiny of South Africa’s leadership approach, the summit ended with a clear declaration, a united front among participating nations, and renewed momentum behind the priorities of the Global South. A declaration secured early, signalling…

In an exclusive comment to TV BRICS on the sidelines of the G20 summit, Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President of South Africa, emphasised that the global conversation on critical minerals is shifting from extraction to real value creation within Africa. He noted that this agenda is gaining broad international support and now forms a key part of the economic discussions at the summit. Focusing on the rapidly growing importance of critical minerals for the global green transition, Magwenya stressed…

South Africa hosted the first session of the G20 Summit, which brought together representatives of the BRICS countries, including South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, China’s Premier Li Qiang, Russia’s Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Maksim Oreshkin, Indonesia’s Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, and the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council Khaled bin Mohamed…

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday addressed the IBSA Leaders’ Dialogue during the final day of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, outlining areas of cooperation for India, Brazil and South Africa as the countries prepared to advance joint positions on global reform and development. The meeting on Sundsy at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg was attended by Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi. South Africa hosted the summit under the theme Solidarity Equality Sustainability.…

The United Arab Emirates reaffirmed its commitment to multilateral cooperation and sustainable development at the G20 Leaders Summit on Saturday at the Nasrec Expo Centre, Johannesburg highlighting new initiatives to support African development. The statement was delivered by Saeed Bin Mubarak Al Hajeri, UAE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during the historic first G20 Summit on the African continent. “The United Arab Emirates is pleased to participate for the fourth consecutive year, and sixth overall, in…

A suspected carjacker was wounded during a foiled hijacking attempt involving a vehicle allocated to the G20 Leaders Summit, the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure confirmed on Saturday. The incident took place on Friday evening as South Africa continued to host the historic gathering at the Nasrec precinct. According to the statement, members of the South African Police Service National Intervention Unit were conducting routine patrols in and around Johannesburg when the attempted hijacking occurred. The vehicle was travelling…

G20 Leaders meeting at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg have outlined key commitments in the G20 Leaders’ Declaration as the historic first summit on African soil continues. The summit, hosted under South Africa’s G20 Presidency on 22 and 23 November 2025, focused on global economic challenges, sustainable development, inclusive growth, and multilateral cooperation. For the first time, G20 Leaders met in Africa and embraced the philosophy of Ubuntu, emphasizing the interconnectedness of nations and the importance of ensuring no…

Johannesburg made history on Saturday as the G20 Leaders Summit opened with the adoption of the Johannesburg Declaration, the first G20 meeting ever held on African soil. The declaration, adopted by consensus, sets out the collective commitments of the G20 on global economic stability, sustainable development, climate action, debt sustainability and inclusive growth. Its adoption signals recognition of Africa’s priorities and elevates the continent’s voice on the global stage. President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomed leaders, ministers, international organisation heads and representatives…

South Africa is continuing with the G20 Summit in Johannesburg this weekend without participation from the United States, after government officials confirmed that no American delegation has been accredited. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has formally recorded the US as absent for the summit taking place on Saturday and Sunday. Dirco spokesperson Chrispin Phiri told journalists at the summit on Saturday that the withdrawal of the United States would not disrupt the work of global leaders who have…

In an exclusive commentary for NAN, a partner of TV BRICS, Mathew Adamu, Acting Vice-Chancellor of Yakubu Gowon University, highlighted the central role of agriculture in Africa’s development agenda ahead of the G20 summit in Johannesburg. With more than 60 per cent of Africans employed in the sector, he noted that the continent still largely exports raw materials rather than processed goods – a gap that stronger international cooperation can help address. Adamu emphasised that enhanced partnership with the G20…