South Africa's G20 presidency can be a force for good

While the group has traditionally focused on economic matters, it has become accepted that this cannot exclude other pressing matters facing humanity

24 November 2024 - 00:00 By SUNDAY TIMES EDITORIAL

On December 1, South Africa will take over the presidency of the G20, a highly influential club of countries. G20 members account for more than 80% of the world's economy and more than 70% of global trade. They represent the world’s largest economies, including the US, China, Japan, France and Germany. ..

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