G20 Spotlight: Is South Africa Ready to Host the World?

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GUEST: Ipeleng Selele – Chairperson, Brand South Africa

As South Africa prepares to welcome world leaders, global CEOs, civil society, and thousands of international delegates, all eyes are on Johannesburg ahead of the 2025 G20 Leaders’ Summit. With Cabinet expressing full confidence in the country’s readiness, the event is set to transform Sandton into the centre of global decision-making on 22–23 November 2025.

In this conversation, Brand South Africa Chairperson Ipeleng Selele breaks down what hosting the G20 and its business forum, the B20 really means for the country. From strengthened tourism activity and record international arrivals to major boosts in local procurement, logistics, and infrastructure, she explains how the G20 Presidency is already stimulating South Africa’s economy, with more than 100 official meetings held nationwide since November 2024.
17 Nov 2025 2PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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