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'Can You Still Call It G20?' SA FM Speaks on US Efforts to Exclude SA From G20

'Can You Still Call It G20?' SA FM Speaks on US Efforts to Exclude SA From G20

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"Can you still call it a G20 when a member of the G20, a founding member, is excluded by someone by mere fact of him or her being president of the G20 for that... 24.07.2026, Sputnik Africa

2026-07-24T18:38+0200

2026-07-24T18:38+0200

2026-07-24T19:19+0200

ronald lamola

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south africa

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"Can you still call it a G20 when a member of the G20, a founding member, is excluded by someone by mere fact of him or her being president of the G20 for that year? We don't think that qualifies to be a G20," Ronald Lamola said.The US, having taken over the G20 presidency from South Africa in December 2025, barred Pretoria from the Miami summit on unsubstantiated "genocide" grounds. Pretoria has consequently decided to withdraw from G20 activities until the US presidency concludes.

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