South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, says the country is fully prepared to host one of the most significant global gatherings of the year as Johannesburg gets ready for the G20 Leaders’ Summit. The event, scheduled for November 22–23, 2025, will take place at the Nasrec Expo Centre, where thousands of international delegates, global media, and high level representatives are expected to converge.

Lamola confirmed that South Africa will formally hand over the G20 Presidency to the United States at the conclusion of the summit. As preparations intensify, 42 countries have already confirmed participation at various levels, though questions remain about the attendance of key global leaders. Officials say discussions are ongoing to ensure broad representation and strong diplomatic engagement throughout the two-day event.

This year’s summit is centred around the themes of “Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability,” reflecting South Africa’s focus on inclusive development, multilateral cooperation, and long term global resilience. Work is currently underway on the G20 Johannesburg Leaders’ Declaration, which is expected to outline commitments on economic recovery, climate action, financial stability, and equitable global growth.

Hosting the summit marks a major moment for South Africa on the world stage, providing an opportunity to showcase its leadership, strengthen international partnerships, and steer global conversations before the presidency transitions to Washington.