South Africa will 'take a break' from G20 after US ban

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks during a joint press conference with European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen, and European Council President Antonio Costa following the SA-EU trilateral leaders’ meeting at the Sandton Convention Centre in Sandton on November 20, 2025, ahead of the G20 leaders' Summit.[AFP]

South Africa said Thursday it was prepared to wait out next year's G20 after being barred by the United States and did not expect other countries to lobby for its inclusion.