Statements and Speeches

This page provides a curated collection of official remarks and statements concerning the G20 and global governance issues. Featured voices include representatives of the South African government, leaders from across Africa and the globe, and communication from prominent organisations.

Remarks by DIRCO Director-General Zane Dangor at the Third Meeting of the G20 Sherpas – Sun City, South Africa

"Our discussions over the coming days are paramount. They provide a vital opportunity to refine our objectives, ensuring that the Working Groups’ priorities are robust, inclusive, and truly reflect the collective aspirations of the G20."

30 Jun 2025

Remarks by DIRCO Minister Ronald Lamola at the High-Level Session of the third G20 Sherpa Meeting – Sun City, South Africa

"The African economies, and indeed here at home, we also face various headwinds. This moment makes the current engagements even more important in revitalising the world economies, and indeed, exploring opportunities for Africa, and South Africa."

26 Jun 2025

Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa’s at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development – South Africa

"The Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development is a crucial opportunity to reshape the global financial system in support of the Sustainable Development Goals."

3 Jun 2025

Remarks by Deputy DIRCO Minister Alvin Botes at the G20 Multistakeholder Dialogue – Johannesburg, South Africa

"If the G20 fails to act decisively against illicit financial flows, to mobilise domestic resources and to finance development equitably, the scaffolding of the Sustainable Development Goals will remain unfinished and the promise that no one will be left behind will ring hollow."

25 May 2025

Statement by DIRCO Minister Ronald Lamola’s on South Africa’s G20 Presidency – Johannesburg, South Africa

"From recent meetings it is important to note that whilst there are divergences on some issues, as to be expected in multilateral engagements, there is still overwhelming support for South Africa’s priorities by G20 members."

13 May 2025

Keynote Address by Lesetja Kganyago, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank and Co-chair of the G20 Finance Track

On the side lines of the 2025 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Mr Kganyago joined the Brookings Institution for a high-level discussion on the importance of the G20 in today’s global environment. He reflected on how the G20 can adapt to new challenges, strengthen its role in global governance and promote inclusive and sustainable global growth and shared prosperity.

23 Apr 2025

Remarks by G20 Sherpa Zane Dangor at the United Nations General Assembly – New York, US

"Our challenges can only be resolved through cooperation, collaboration and partnership because no challenge and no triumph exists in isolation. They require responses that are inclusive and coordinated. Cooperation is our greatest strength and our most powerful weapon."

24 Mar 2025

Chairman’s Summary of the First G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting – Cape Town, South Africa

The first G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting (FMCBG) took place on 26 and 27 February 2025 under South Africa’s Presidency of the G20.

27 Feb 2025