At the historic first G20 Finance Ministers meeting in South Africa, President Ramaphosa makes an urgent appeal for global action on mounting debt crises, highlighting how developing nations are struggling with soaring debt costs that threaten essential services and development.

According to the Chairman’s Summary, G20 members recognized the importance of an evidence-based, comprehensive assessment of risks to economic growth and inflation.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on educators to intensify efforts to improve early childhood learning, emphasising the urgent need to strengthen foundational skills in reading and mathematics.Source: UnsplashThe president was addressing the 2025 Basic Education Sector Lekgotla,

South Africa sought to salvage international talks on tackling global poverty on Wednesday as finance chiefs from several leading economies skipped a gathering of Group of 20 nations in Cape Town held against a backdrop of foreign aid cuts.

President Cyril Ramaphosa highlights the urgent need for debt sustainability among African nations during the G20 Finance Ministers meeting, addressing the implications for essential services and infr

President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed that plans were in place to send a delegation to discuss deals with Donald Trump, but South Africans think it's a bad idea.

President Cyril Ramaphosa said that South Africa wants to find agreement with the new US government on diplomatic, trade and other issues.

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