South Africa undoubtedly had a good story to tell at the 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting held in Davos, Switzerland in January. The country’s delegation, consisting of senior government ministers (including two from the opposition Democratic Alliance) and business leaders was well organised and mostly on message.

South Africa prepares to showcase its economic progress and G20 Presidency at the World Economic Forum 2025 in Davos, with key insights from Ministers Parks Tau and Enoch Godongwana.

Explore the significance of the World Economic Forum for South Africa, as leaders gather to address global challenges and showcase the nation's commitment to inclusive growth.

Debt sustainability for low-income countries is one of the four priorities of South Africa’s G20 Presidency. In the world we inhabit today, the pursuit of equality and the practice of solidarity cannot be separated from sustainable development.

South Africa’s delegation, led by President Cyril Ramaphosa, is making a strong presence at the 55th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. Taking place from January 20 to 24, 2025, under the theme “Collaboration for the Intelligent Age,” the forum brings together global leaders to address pressing global and regional challenges.

Team SA impressed leaders at the World Economic Forum, with the country needing to do the same at the G20 meeting this year.

In order to leverage this opportunity, Godongwana emphasised the need for cooperation between business and government as South Africa prepares to present its story on the global stage.

Our economy is in a no-man’s land – yes, load shedding has abated, but any notable economic growth will be choked by a creaking, constrained grid. And ongoing electricity price fluctuations pose a constant threat to both our economic growth and the survival of businesses.

The Deputy Minister underscored the importance of partnerships between governments, private sectors, and civil society to advance the waste management hierarchy and achieve the goals of a circular economy.

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday that he was not worried about the country’s relationship with the U.S. under President Donald Trump. Ramaphosa said he spoke to Trump after his U.

TeamSA is hopeful that it will manage to attract foreign direct investment at the 2025 World Economic ... inclusive economic growth. Key among the highlights that South Africa is showcasing ...

Tonight, under the guiding principle of Ubuntu – the profound belief that ‘I am because we are’ – we are reminded of the interconnectedness of humanity. It is this principle of Ubuntu that underpins South Africa’s leadership and vision for our G20 Presidency.