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title: "The G20 explained in 5 easy infographics"
description: "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."
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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.

By Daily Maverick · Published 21 November 2025, 17:44 SAST

## Key points
- The G20 summit in Johannesburg is set for the weekend, focusing on critical global discussions.
- Key policy priorities for South Africa will shape the conference agenda.
- Support from G20 members are showcased through a graph with emojis, illustrating international backing.
- Participation from supranational members and major international are organisations confirmed.

## Content

### 1. In numbers

![p6+7 G20 graphics](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/bZR0LXZE6jnJ1gruCx2dYbJNvDU=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/attachments/2984/P7G20stats_374936.jpg)

*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](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/NRvoDq9qWN7wAGvaUlTpH-Rga1M=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/attachments/2984/P6bobbleheadsnew_580158.jpg)

*p6+7 G20 graphics*

### 4. Which supranational members and international organisations are attending?

![Ferial-G20-Summit 3](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/ArMUapBZFI62jw9rQMcMiMBDkdE=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/G20-3.jpg)

*Ferial-G20-Summit 3*

### 5. Who else is attending?

![Ferial-G20-Summit 2](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/ewgefTBCF7nBXnhaWAJQyMLIp14=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/G20-2.jpg)

*Ferial-G20-Summit 2*

### Now take the quiz...