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Trump Slams South Africa Over G20 Absence, Ramaphosa Responds

11/28/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump criticized South Africa for missing Group of 20 (G20) summit, linking the absence to alleged abuses against white farmers.
He said South Africa would not be invited to the next G20 summit in Miami.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called the remarks regrettable.
Ramaphosa said South Africa respects all nations.
Ramaphosa stated the United States was represented at the summit, countering Trump's protocol-dispute claim.

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U.S. President Donald Trump criticized South Africa for missing Group of 20 (G20) summit, linking the absence to alleged abuses against white farmers.
He said South Africa would not be invited to the next G20 summit in Miami.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called the remarks regrettable.
Ramaphosa said South Africa respects all nations.
Ramaphosa stated the United States was represented at the summit, countering Trump's protocol-dispute claim.