As leaders gathered for the opening of the G20 Leaders’ Summit on Saturday, South Africa used its presidency of the bloc to deliver a forceful message that tackling inequality must be at the heart of global economic cooperation if the world is to secure a stable and prosperous future.
President Cyril Ramaphosa, opening the Summit in Johannesburg, said South Africa was “deeply aware of the profound responsibility” that comes with steering the G20 and had spent the past year ensuring the priorities of the Global South, particularly the fight against inequality, were firmly embedded in the group’s work.
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Did you knowthis about South Africa? South Africa celebrates its annual Heritage Day on 24 September. On this day, South Africans get together to celebrate their diverse cultures, traditions and beliefs. You’ll most likely find people enjoying a braai (barbecue) and dressed in traditional garb.
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Eina! – ouch! [Ay-na] Usually expressed when someone experiences a sharp pain of some sort.