{"id":35152,"date":"2025-11-27T16:23:03","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T14:23:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yfm.co.za\/devworld\/?p=35152"},"modified":"2025-11-27T16:23:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T14:23:03","slug":"sa-will-remain-an-active-constructive-g20-member-ramaphosa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yfm.co.za\/devworld\/2025\/11\/27\/sa-will-remain-an-active-constructive-g20-member-ramaphosa\/","title":{"rendered":"SA will remain an active, constructive G20 member: Ramaphosa"},"content":{"rendered":"
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President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa will remain a full, active and constructive member of the G20 \u2014 dismissing what he calls the United States\u2019 theatrics.<\/p>\n

This comes after US President Donald Trump threatened to bar South Africa from the G20 summit when America takes over the presidency in 2026.<\/p>\n

Trump has doubled down on false claims of white killings in South Africa \u2014 the same assertions behind his boycott of last week\u2019s G20 Leaders\u2019 Summit in Johannesburg. He has also announced that the US will halt all payments and subsidies to South Africa.<\/p>\n

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Ramaphosa has described Trump’s remarks as “regrettable”, saying the US opted to snub the summit of its own accord.<\/p>\n

He stressed that South Africa holds its G20 seat “in its own name and right.”<\/p>\n

“Its G20 membership is at the behest of all other members. South Africa is a sovereign constitutional democratic country and does not appreciate insults from another country about its membership and worth in participating in global platforms.”<\/p>\n

“As one of the founding members of the G20, South Africa has always valued the spirit of consensus, collaboration and partnership that defines the G20 as the premier forum for international economic cooperation.”<\/p>\n

Labour federation, COSATU, has welcomed Ramaphosa\u2019s firm stance.<\/p>\n

COSATU\u2019s Matthew Parks says the strong backing South Africa received from G20 members for its 2025 Presidency reinforces the importance of multilateralism and diplomacy.<\/p>\n

He added that the Presidency must continue leading efforts to stabilise relations with the US.<\/p>\n

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#COSATU<\/a> notes with deep disappointment the latest statement by the United States (US) on South Africa. We welcome our Presidency\u2019s dignified response affirming South Africa\u2019s sovereignty, hard-won constitutional democracy and respect for multilateralism. @sherwiebp<\/a> @DIRCO_ZA<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/loNSP2XsSv<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 @COSATU Today (@_cosatu) November 27, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n