[Video by Tshekoesele Katlego and Kgalalelo Setlhare Mogapi]
By Marcus Moloko
South Africa’s Presidency has clarified claims that the United States delegation has been barred from attending the second session of the G20 Leaders’ Summit.
In a quick media briefing on Saturday to dismiss speculation, Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said South Africa could not accommodate last-minute requests without undermining the integrity of the summit.
“There is an enormous amount of effort that goes into organising a summit of this size — logistics, security, and all other related elements,” he said.
Magwenya revealed that on the eve of the summit, South Africa received a list of requirements and demands from the US Embassy delegation.
“It was just not going to be feasible,” he said, stressing that all other countries had submitted their delegation lists on time and made the necessary preparations.
“It’s a little bit unfair on South Africa to expect
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