We must make it clear that South Africa is one of the founding members of the G20, and South Africa is therefore a member of the G20 in its own name and right. We will continue to participate as a full, active and constructive member of the G20.
These are the firm words of President Cyril Ramaphosa in response to US president Donald Trump, who last week said SA would not be invited to participate in the G20 Leaders Summit next year.
Ramaphosa, who addressed the nation on Sunday night, said SA had hosted a successful summit last week and it was unfortunate that the US had decided not to participate. He said the G20 presidency had been handed over to the US.
