South Africa's vision to make the G20 deliberations and outcomes resonate with the rest of the continent has resulted in strategic visibility for Africa under the umbrella of this high-level initiative.
The themes of the year-long presidency, Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability, frame South Africa's leadership as not being purely country driven, but one broadly focused on development and inclusivity.
The African Continental Free Trade Area AfCFTA was a continuous central theme throughout South Africa's 2025 presidency, appearing in many statements, ministerial meetings, working groups and Africa-focused side meetings.