What G20 signals for SA

Allows it to intensify Africa's voice as it has done in Brics Plus, G77.

- Thabiso Mthembu

With South Africa having succeeded Brazil by assuming the G20 presidency, the country is presented with a unique duty. This is to fight for a world that is more just and equal, whereby poverty and hunger are eradicated through its chosen theme of solidarity, equality and sustainability, which is sought to be practised in a way which leaves no one behind.

For at this moment, South Africa has been given the driver's seat to ensure that it uses its diplomatic clout to influence global policies, as well as to be in the forefront in relation to championing economic stability in a global context.

Through the G20 presidency, South Africa is the first African country to occupy that space. This allows it to intensify Africa's voice as it has done by forming part of Brics Plus and the Group of 77 (G77) developing countries at the United Nations.