By Simon Nare
President Cyril Ramaphosa has committed the country to prioritising Africa’s development when it assumes the G20 Presidency.
South Africa is the only African country represented in the powerful bloc. It takes over the presidency from Brazil for one year on Sunday.
Speaking in the National Council of Provinces, Ramaphosa said this would be a perfect opportunity to focus on the theme “Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability”, and for South Africa to unite the country and the world.
He called on the G20 members to stand in solidarity with people facing hardships, poverty and conflict.
“We will work to tackle inequality through fair and consistent trade rules, improved debt relief mechanisms and increased funding for climate actions and development.
“We aim to strengthen the commitment of all countries to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030,” the president said.
He said this was also an opportunity to
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