Archive · 26 Nov 2025
US May Exclude South Africa From G20
The United States might stop South Africa from joining G20 meetings when the US leads the group.
South Africa says they expect this to happen soon.
The US wants to replace South Africa with a country from Central Europe that is more friendly to them.
The US has been upset with South Africa because they say the South African government is treating white people unfairly.
South Africa refused to let a lower-ranking US official attend a meeting, so the handover was done quietly between diplomats.
All G20 countries would need to agree to change the membership, just like when India added the African Union as a member in 2023.
South Africa expects to be excluded from G20 meetings under US presidency.
US may push for South Africa's removal and replace it with a Central European member.
US opposes South Africa's G20 presidency over claims of 'white genocide'.
South Africa refused a US request for a lower-ranking official to attend the handover.
Any change to G20 membership requires unanimous approval from all members.
- Who
- United States and South Africa
- What
- Potential exclusion of South Africa from G20 meetings and possible replacement with a Central European member
- When
- Imminent announcement expected, with effects during the US G20 presidency
- Where
- G20 meetings and summits
- Why
- US opposition to South Africa's G20 presidency over claims of 'white genocide'
- Countries Involved
- United States, South Africa, Central European countries
- G20 Presidency
- United States (upcoming)
- Potential Replacement
- Central European member
- South African Response
- Refused US request for lower-ranking official to attend handover
- US Opposition Reason
- Claims of 'white genocide' in South Africa
- Membership Change Requirement
- Unanimous approval from all G20 members