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The content is a factual update on the G20 presidency handover from South Africa to the US, mentioning a South African official (Lamola), but it contains no evaluative language praising or criticizing South Africa's involvement or outcomes.
LIVE UPDATES | G20 Leaders’ Summit: G20 presidency handover to US will happen ‘any time from Monday’: Lamola
Executive Summary
South Africa hosted the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, successfully adopting a declaration despite the US boycott by President Donald Trump, who sent no high-level representatives amid deepening bilateral tensions over issues like Venezuela, Gaza, and domestic claims. Security was tight, with a suspected hijacker shot during patrols, Operation Dudula protesters dispersed using stun grenades and tear gas, and several arrests made near the Nasrec venue. President Cyril Ramaphosa hailed an 'overwhelming consensus' in his opening address, underscoring the event's success. The summit bolsters South Africa's inaugural African G20 presidency, with the leadership handover to the US imminent.