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Making headlines: Ramaphosa lauds success of G20 Leaders’ Summit; DA refers Steenhuisen-George dispute to Federal Legal Commission; And, South Africa's G20 debt focus to be tested as US takes the chair

Ramaphosa lauds success of G20 Leaders’ Summit

President Cyril Ramaphosa today celebrated the success of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, saying while “some” sought to create division and polarisation between nations, governments have reinforced their shared humanity.

South Africa hosted leaders from around the world for the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, this past weekend, with US President Donald Trump choosing to boycott the Summit, claiming that South Africa’s white minority were victims of large-scale killings and land grabs.

Ramaphosa said the country leaders that attended the Summit fostered collaboration and goodwill and that they have prioritised issues that are important for advancing more rapid and inclusive growth in the country.

He added that agreements that will benefit every South African were reached.

Despite the US’s boycott, the leaders adopted a declaration addressing climate change, disaster and a new approach to critical minerals.

Ramaphosa wrote in his weekly letter to the nation that a clear commitment from the international community to address the high levels of debt on infrastructure, health and education was secured.

DA refers Steenhuisen-George dispute to Federal Legal Commission

The Democratic Alliance’s Federal Executive have resolved to refer the internal dispute between party leader John Steenhuisen and recently removed Minister Dion George to the party’s Federal Legal Commission to institute a full investigation, with particular focus on alleged violations of the DA’s constitution.

The executive met last night to discuss a formal response to the “continuing public airing” of issued between Steenhuisen and George.

During the conflict, numerous allegations have been made, said DA Federal Executive chairperson Helen Zille.

The internal dispute currently flaring within the DA, primarily centers around Steenhuisen and the recent removal of George as Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister, which has exposed deeper fractures ahead of the party's 2026 leadership contest.

Last week, the party said Steenhuisen requested that President Cyril Ramaphosa replace George with Willem Aucamp.

And, South Africa's G20 debt focus to be tested as US takes the chair

The G20's leadership is heading away from the Global South just as debt problems in poorer countries threaten to flare again, testing whether the group's ambitions on debt relief will translate into action under a United States presidency.

South Africa yesterday handed the G20 presidency over to the United States, completing a run of four major emerging economies, including Indonesia, India and Brazil, steering the group, years in which debt sustainability across developing nations became an increasingly prominent priority.

Debt across emerging economies has hit a record high, topping more than $100-trillion. In Africa, the topic is acute: with the International Monetary Fund warning that some 20 African countries were in or at high risk of debt distress.

Senegal emerged as a flashpoint after billions of dollars in undisclosed borrowing prompted the IMF to freeze a $1.8-billion programme and triggered a sharp ratings downgrade.

Gabon has turned to liability-management deals to ease repayment pressure, including regional bond swaps worth about $1-billion. Mozambique has sought advisers for a restructuring, while Malawi's debt levels are nearing 90% of GDP.

That’s a roundup of news making headlines today

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