CR affirms SA's G20 role amid US tensions

Ramaphosa added that South Africa is one of the founding members of the G20 and South Africa is therefore a member of the G20 in its own name and right, adding that the country will continue to participate as a full, active and constructive member of the G20.

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“Despite the challenges and misunderstandings that have arisen, South Africa remains a firm and unwavering friend of the American people. We recall the great solidarity movement in the United States that stood by our side in our struggle for democracy and freedom. We recall how the Bill of Rights in the US Constitution inspired us as we wrote our democratic constitution. We offer the people of the United States nothing but goodwill and friendship,” he said. Trump, who has been accusing South Africa of “white genocide” since he took