Taking the lead on the world stage: Africa’s moment at the G20

Forbes Africa
16 Sep 2025

Head of the African Governance and Diplomacy Programme at SAIIA, Steven Gruzd, tells Forbes Africa that “symbolism is powerful and as the G20 chair, South Africa wields considerable influence on the agenda” ahead of the historic G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg.

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Taking the lead on the world stage: Africa’s moment at the G20

SAIIA’s leading experts are available for interviews in person or virtually. We can also arrange for press to conduct interviews on-site at our headquarters in Johannesburg or at our Cape Town office.

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