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The G20 explained in 5 easy infographics

The G20 summit takes place in Johannesburg at the weekend. Who’s attending? Who’s not? And what will they be discussing? All the answers in five simple graphs.

eu and Ramaphosa President Cyril Ramaphosa (C) welcomes Ms Ursula Gertrud von der Leyen, President of the European Union Commission(R) at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. (Photo: Siyabulela Duda / GCIS)

1. In numbers

p6+7 G20 graphics

2. South Africa’s policy priorities


3. Support for South Africa’s policy priorities

The emojis indicate the G20 members’ stance on South Africa’s policy positions.

p6+7 G20 graphics

4. Which supranational members and international organisations are attending?

Ferial-G20-Summit 3

5. Who else is attending?

Ferial-G20-Summit 2

Now take the quiz...

Comments

Sbusiso Nkabinde Nov 24, 2025, 06:31 AM

My humble question is how does the G20 assist the ordinary citizens, or does it only uplift the politicians only? Our Government needs to start explaining the significance and benefits of this event- because it somehow looks like a useless event, not to mention a complete waste of our TAX MONEY!