WATCH | SA ready to host G20 Summit this weekend

The G20 Leaders' Summit is scheduled for November 22-23, 2024, at the Nazar Expo Center in Johannesburg, South Africa, marking the first time the event is held on African soil. South Africa assumed the G20 presidency from Brazil in December 2024 and will transfer it to the United States on November 23. Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola confirmed participation from 42 countries, though China, Russia, Mexico, and Argentina will not be represented by their heads of state. The summit operates under the theme of 'solidarity, equality, and sustainability,' with South Africa's priorities focusing on strengthening disaster resilience and response, ensuring debt sustainability for low-income countries, mobilizing finance for a just energy transition, and harnessing critical minerals for inclusive growth and sustainable development. News24 will provide comprehensive coverage of the event.