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Was South Africa’s G20 summit a success, despite a US boycott?
The hosts hailed the gathering, but others warned about the G20’s future.
SUNDAY, 23 NOVEMBER 2025, 23:42

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The hosts hailed the gathering, but others warned about the G20’s future.

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South Africa
The two-day summit, which ended on Sunday, was held on the African continent for the first time.

South Africa
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South Africa
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South Africa
Lamola praises the host broadcaster for keeping South Africans informed, educated throughout the G20

World
The G20 closed in Johannesburg without a ceremonial hand over to the U.S., its next chair, after Washington boycotted the summit.
World
Israel said it killed Hezbollah’s chief of staff in an air strike on Lebanon’s capital on Sunday, hitting an apartment building in an operation the militant group said crossed a red line.

World
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says there is a “renewed commitment to multilateral co-operation”.
World
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Africa
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Africa
The authorities in landlocked Ethiopia have ratcheted up rhetoric over access to an Eritrean port.

Africa
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Africa
The prime minister is aiming to support British business on his trip to Johannesburg.
Business

Business
Christo Wiese, one of South Africa’s most successful businessmen, discusses his relationship with Johann Rupert and shares his views about the Stellenbosch Mafia.

Business
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Business
Walmart has opened its first store in South Africa, and BusinessTech has compared its prices to those of the nation’s largest retailers.

Politics
The ANC has also welcomed the adoption of the Leaders’ Declaration this weekend.
Politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised that a resilient world can only be achieved through inclusive economic growth, strengthening global partnerships, and reforming international institutions, highlighting the need for global preparedness.

Politics
Magwenya says SA is confident it will find common ground with the US through G20 Troika
Politics
The G20, under South Africa’s presidency, has reached a consensus on adopting a summit declaration, though the details remain under wraps until it is published.

Sport
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Sport
Poor defending cost Kaizer Chiefs against Al Masry in Egypt on Sunday afternoon. Amakhosi fans were left frustrated.

Sport
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank and goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario have apologised to fans following Sunday’s hapless performance against Arsenal in the north London derby.
Sport
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Education
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Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
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Health
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Health
Hundreds of peopling attending singing groups are being taught songs and breathing techniques.
Health
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Health
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Nature
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
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Nature
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Nature
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