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TOM EATON | The president, the city, the times get the G20 they deserve

TOM EATON | The president, the city, the times get the G20 they deserve

Executive Summary

South Africa is preparing a superficial facade for an upcoming G20-like summit in Johannesburg, amid conflicting views on its future with optimistic economic prognoses from business leaders like Adrian Enthoven contrasting grim warnings of organized crime from NPA head Shamila Batohi. The event faces a US boycott attributed to domestic priorities under Trump, while incidents like the removal of AfriForum banners highlight tensions. This imperfect gathering reflects the country's chaotic blend of promise and peril under President Cyril Ramaphosa's leadership.