South Africa warns Trump’s G20 snub sets dangerous precedent

South Africa warns Trump’s G20 snub sets dangerous precedent

South Africa’s central bank governor warned that the U.S. move to exclude the country from the Group of 20 next year was placing the international gathering at risk.

South Africa warns Trump's G20 snub sets dangerous precedent

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G20 Summit in South Africa without Donald Trump

• The G20 Heads of State and Government Summit was held in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 22 and 23 November. US President Donald Trump was not there, and the U.S. delegation didn’t speak up.At the opening, speakers stressed the importance of multilateralism and low tariffs.The theme of the meeting was: "Promoting solidarity and helping developing countries adapt to weather disasters, switch to clean energy and reduce their excessive debt costs"…

Making Sense | South Africa’s spending habit and Trump’s G20 threat

Making Sense | South Africa’s spending habit and Trump’s G20 threat Vusi.Bafetane Fri, 11/28/2025 - 15:59 JOHANNESBURG - Two very different pressures shape South Africa this week: one playing out in shopping aisles, and the other on the global diplomatic stage. Yet both expose how vulnerable households and nations can be when driven by hype, uncertainty, or political theatrics. The first pressure point is Black Friday, which has moved from an i…