As South Africa prepares to assume the G20 presidency in December, it has pledged to carry forward Brazil’s agenda for the group, which represents the world’s largest economies, including 19 countries and the European and African Unions. Zane Dangor, South Africa’s G20 sherpa, confirmed the country will align closely with Brazil’s priorities while leading negotiations next year.
South Africa plans to focus on global solidarity, sustainable development, and tackling inequality. “We need to move away from an approach solely focused on economic growth and address inequality and its associated challenges,” said Mr. Dangor, who also serves as the director-general of South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation.
South Africa will formally take over G20 leadership on December 1, with a handover ceremony set for the conclusion of the G20 Leaders’ Summit on November 18–19. Mr. Dangor emphasized continuity, stating there would be “no major departure from what Brazil has done.”
Key priorities, such as reforming global governance, will remain central under South Africa’s leadership, with an emphasis on debt relief for developing nations.
Mr. Dangor highlighted the importance of giving these countries “a stronger voice in policies that shape the global economy.”
