President Cyril Ramaphosa used his address at the B20 Summit in Johannesburg on Thursday to call on global business and political leaders to recognise Africa as a rising centre of economic growth, innovation and global influence. He said the first-ever G20 gathering on African soil carried profound meaning for the continent and for the international… Continue reading Ramaphosa Tells B20 Africa Is Ready to Lead
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Ramaphosa Tells World South Africa Will Not Be Bullied
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the closing remarks at the G20 Social Summit held at the Birchwood Conference Centre in Ekurhuleni on Thursday, urging global cooperation, inclusive development and respect for national sovereignty. The summit brought together delegates from civil society, business, labour, youth, women, media and parliamentary formations to contribute to the G20 agenda ahead… Continue reading Ramaphosa Tells World South Africa Will Not Be Bullied
Global South Leadership Shapes G20 Agenda on Equity and Inclusive Global Growth
In an exclusive commentary for TVRI, a partner of TV BRICS, Shafiah Muhibat, Deputy Executive Director for Research at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), highlighted that the upcoming G20 summit in Johannesburg is set to maintain a strong focus on equity and sustainable development. She noted that promoting greater economic stability has… Continue reading Global South Leadership Shapes G20 Agenda on Equity and Inclusive Global Growth
Climate, GBV, and Disaster Risk Top Amnesty’s G20 Call
Amnesty International South Africa has urged world leaders attending the G20 Summit to prioritise principled leadership and human rights in response to multiple global crises. The organisation highlighted ongoing conflicts, including the situation in Gaza and Sudan, alongside domestic challenges such as climate change and gender-based violence. “From embracing increasingly authoritarian practices to waging wars… Continue reading Climate, GBV, and Disaster Risk Top Amnesty’s G20 Call
Russia’s G20 Sherpa: It Is Important to Reshape G20’s Work to Reflect Interests of Developing Economies
The forthcoming summit of the Group of Twenty (G20) in Johannesburg is of significant importance, as this year marks the end of a cycle of presidencies and the forum effectively sums up almost two decades of work. As noted in an exclusive comment for TV BRICS by the Sherpa of the Russian Federation in the Group… Continue reading Russia’s G20 Sherpa: It Is Important to Reshape G20’s Work to Reflect Interests of Developing Economies
Expert: Outcomes of G20 Summit to Guide National Development Strategies
The Summit of the Group of Twenty (G20) is an important platform for developing solutions aimed at advancing global cooperation and supporting the rapidly growing populations of the countries of the Global South. This opinion was shared in an exclusive commentary for TV BRICS by the Dean of the Faculty of International Economic Relations at… Continue reading Expert: Outcomes of G20 Summit to Guide National Development Strategies
MK Party Criticises Ramaphosa Administration Ahead of G20 Summit
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has issued a strong statement rejecting the upcoming G20 Summit and criticising the administration of President Cyril Ramaphosa. The party on Wednesday evening said the gathering of global leaders will not meaningfully address the challenges facing South Africans who continue to experience worsening socio-economic conditions. The party said South Africa is… Continue reading MK Party Criticises Ramaphosa Administration Ahead of G20 Summit
South Africa’s Bold Refusal: Challenging Empire at the 2025 G20 and the International Court of Justice
The decision by United States President Donald Trump to boycott the 2025 G20 summit in South Africa signifies more than just a political gesture; it symbolises a profound and meaningful rupture within the global colonial power structure. This action calls for a decolonial analysis that explains how it disrupts and redefines the key mechanisms of… Continue reading South Africa’s Bold Refusal: Challenging Empire at the 2025 G20 and the International Court of Justice
N20 Global Neurotech Summit to Convene in Johannesburg Ahead of G20 Leaders Meeting
The Neuroscience20 Global Neurotech Summit will take place in Johannesburg on Friday, bringing together international experts to address the growing global burden of neurological disorders and to advance innovation in brain and mental health. The working group meeting will be held at the Radisson Blu Hotel Gautrain in Sandton, a day before the G20 leaders’… Continue reading N20 Global Neurotech Summit to Convene in Johannesburg Ahead of G20 Leaders Meeting
Irina Kuklina: G20 Mechanisms to Strengthen Interaction Between Scientists to Address Global Challenges
The upcoming summit of the “Group of Twenty” (G20) will become an important platform for the development of international scientific cooperation in the interests of sustainable development. This opinion was expressed in an exclusive interview with TV BRICS by Irina Kuklina, Executive Director of International Centre for Innovation in Science, Technology and Education. According to the expert,… Continue reading Irina Kuklina: G20 Mechanisms to Strengthen Interaction Between Scientists to Address Global Challenges