Persisting tensions between Pretoria and Washington saw South Africa miss out on the first G20 meeting in the United States (US), in what was expected to be the first of many snubs from the bloc’s meetings.
In an expected move, South African leaders and diplomats were excluded from the first major G20 meeting under the US presidency earlier in December.
This came after South Africa wrapped up what has largely been described as a successful G20, and handing over to the US to chair in 2026.
From as early as February, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio refused to attend the G20 foreign ministers meeting held in Johannesburg, echoing US President Donald Trump’s comments about “bad…
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Could you perhaps tell me which political party is the ruling party in South Africa?
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