G20 summit hangs in the balance as US-South Africa tensions escalate

By Siphelele Dludla | Published Apr 13, 2025

Diplomatic relations between South Africa and the United States are deteriorating ahead of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, with President Trump expressing doubts about US participation and experts warning South Africa could lose its seat at the prestigious international forum. As South Africa prepares to hand over the G20 Presidency to the US, the stakes are higher than ever for resolving these tensions.