South Africa is set to host the third G20 Sherpas meeting yesterday in Sun City, North West Province, as global leaders grapple with pressing geopolitical and security challenges.
The gathering comes at a turbulent time, with escalating tensions in the Middle East following the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran, ongoing conflicts in Sudan and the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, and persistent instability in Europe. These issues are expected to dominate discussions among the G20 representatives.
The significance of the event was highlighted, noting that the sherpas—key diplomatic figures who shape the G20 agenda—will also assess South Africa’s priorities as the current chair.
“This is a critical halfway mark for South Africa,” Kumalo said. “The sherpas are refining the agenda to ensure a seamless process ahead of the G20 heads of state summit in November.”
A major point of interest is the attendance of the United States, which is set to take over the G20 presidency from South Africa. The G20 Troika—comprising South Africa (current chair), Brazil (former chair), and the US (incoming chair)—plays a pivotal role in steering the group’s agenda.
The meeting is being closely watched as global leaders seek solutions to mounting international crises.
