Ramaphosa opens historic G20 Summit as world leaders gather in Johannesburg

WATCH: Ramaphosa opens historic G20 Summit as world leaders gather in Johannesburg

Mapaballo Borotho

Several world leaders have gathered at the Nasrec Expo Centre in the south of Johannesburg for the prestigious G20 Leaders’ Summit, which officially kicked off on Saturday morning. 

The summit will see several sessions held throughout the first day, including closed meetings where delegates will discuss key issues ranging from trade to financing and development.

Listen to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s opening remarks at the Summit:

G20 Leaders’ Summit: Opening Session #G20SouthAfrica 🇿🇦 https://t.co/aFcXcRYaLD

— The Presidency 🇿🇦 (@PresidencyZA) November 22, 2025

Before the first day of the summit concludes, delegates and heads of state will participate in a series of bilateral meetings as well as the G20 Leaders’ reception.

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