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U.S. Bars South African Government From 2026 G20 and Invites Poland to Participate

Washington also unveiled a 2026 agenda centered on deregulation, energy security and advanced technology.

Presidential Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya updates the media at the parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, December 1, 2022. REUTERS/Esa Alexander
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South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa (C) speaks alongside Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (L) and Chairperson of the African Union Joao Lourenco (R) during the G20 Leaders’ Summit plenary session at the Nasrec Expo Centre, in Johannesburg on 22 November 2025. Picture: Thomas Mukoya / POOL / AFP

Overview

  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States will not invite the South African government to any G20 engagements during its presidency, with the first Sherpa and Finance Track meetings set for Dec. 15–16 in Washington.
  • The administration said it will bring in selected partners for an "American G20," highlighting an invitation to Poland to take part in the 2026 cycle.
  • President Cyril Ramaphosa and his office said South Africa remains a full member, has not received written notification of exclusion, and will take a temporary "commercial break" without urging other nations to boycott.
  • U.S. officials accused the ANC-led government of divisive policies and obstructing G20 negotiations during Johannesburg’s presidency, allegations Pretoria rejects.
  • The step departs from the forum’s consensus-based, equal-footing practice cited in the Johannesburg leaders’ declaration and follows a year of U.S. punitive actions, including a largely boycotted summit and new tariffs.