President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation at 19H00 on Sunday, following South Africa's successful hosting of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg. The address comes at a crucial time, as tensions between South Africa and the United States have reportedly flared up.
The summit, a historic event as the first-ever G20 hosted on African soil, saw leaders and policymakers converge in Nasrec to discuss vital issues surrounding solidarity, equality, and sustainability. President Ramaphosa received congratulatory messages from numerous world leaders for the successful execution of the summit.
However, the celebratory atmosphere is tempered by reports of a diplomatic rift. US President Donald Trump has allegedly declared that South Africa will not be invited to next year's G20 Leaders' Summit, a move that has sent ripples through the international community. The reasons behind this decision remain unclear, adding an element of uncertainty to South Africa's future role on the global stage.
Mcebisi Jonas, Chairperson of MTN Group and former South African Deputy Minister of Finance, lauded the summit as a significant achievement for South Africa's global positioning. He emphasized the importance of the G20 in showcasing global support for multilateralism. "The G20 was a very important moment for South Africa, but also for the world... it shows that in the world, we still have very strong forces that support trade, very strong forces that support multilateral action as it were," Jonas stated.
The president's address was therefore highly anticipated, with many eager to hear his perspective on both the G20 success and the reported diplomatic tensions with the United States. The implications of these developments for South Africa's economy and international relations remain to be seen.
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