South Africa prepares to showcase its economic progress and G20 Presidency at the World Economic Forum 2025 in Davos, with key insights from Ministers Parks Tau and Enoch Godongwana.

South Africa’s delegation, led by President Cyril Ramaphosa, is making a strong presence at the 55th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. Taking place from January 20 to 24, 2025, under the theme “Collaboration for the Intelligent Age,” the forum brings together global leaders to address pressing global and regional challenges.

While the specifics of the deal remain under wraps, sentiments from financial sources suggest optimism regarding the Newcastle plant’s future.

Debt sustainability for low-income countries is one of the four priorities of South Africa’s G20 Presidency. In the world we inhabit today, the pursuit of equality and the practice of solidarity cannot be separated from sustainable development.

Annual Meeting recently, South Africa presented its vision for the G20 Presidency this year – outlining a path towards a more equitable and sustainable future.

In order to leverage this opportunity, Godongwana emphasised the need for cooperation between business and government as South Africa prepares to present its story on the global stage.

DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) - South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday that he was not worried about the country's relationship with the U.S. under President Donald Trump. Ramaphosa said he spoke to Trump after his U.S. election victory and looked forward to working with his administration.

Gauteng MEC Lebogang Maile hit out at the Botswana President for questioning how safe South Africa is, but citizens don't think he said anything untruthful.

Coming from the 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, we bring messages from two key South African business leaders around positioning the country on the global stage.

Tonight, under the guiding principle of Ubuntu – the profound belief that ‘I am because we are’ – we are reminded of the interconnectedness of humanity. It is this principle of Ubuntu that underpins South Africa’s leadership and vision for our G20 Presidency.

Team SA impressed leaders at the World Economic Forum, with the country needing to do the same at the G20 meeting this year.

From its burgeoning youth population to its expanding influence on the global stage, Africa’s potential, challenges and new global leadership were at the heart of discussions at this week’s Annual Meeting in Davos.