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Trump Excludes South Africa from G20, Flags Russian Missile Threat

7/23/2026

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President Donald Trump announced in November on social media that South Africa will not be invited to G20 summit in Miami.
Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola condemned unilateral disinvitation and urged discussion.
Wadephul said hiatus should not be permanent and sought closer ties despite disagreements on Ukraine, Gaza and China.
Wadephul warned Russia’s Iskander missiles in Kaliningrad pose a threat to Europe and urged cooperation with China to diversify supply chains.

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President Donald Trump announced in November on social media that South Africa will not be invited to G20 summit in Miami.
Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola condemned unilateral disinvitation and urged discussion.
Wadephul said hiatus should not be permanent and sought closer ties despite disagreements on Ukraine, Gaza and China.
Wadephul warned Russia’s Iskander missiles in Kaliningrad pose a threat to Europe and urged cooperation with China to diversify supply chains.