IN PICS: World leaders arrive in South Africa ahead of G20 Summit

Friday 21 November 2025 - 18:35pm

France’s President Emmanuel Macron (L) shakes hands with South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa (R) during their bilateral meeting at the Sandton Convention Centre in Sandton on November 21, 2025, ahead of the G20 leaders' Summit.

France’s President Emmanuel Macron (L) shakes hands with South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa (R) during their bilateral meeting at the Sandton Convention Centre in Sandton on November 21, 2025, ahead of the G20 leaders' Summit.

World leaders arrive in South Africa for G20 Summit

Jonas Gahr Støre, Prime Minister of Norway attends Global Citizen NOW: Johannesburg on November 21, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Jonas Gahr Støre, Prime Minister of Norway, attends Global Citizen NOW: Johannesburg on November 21, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Sabrina Elba and Micheál Martin, Ireland’s Taoiseach, Prime Minister of Ireland speak on stage during Global Citizen NOW: Johannesburg on November 21, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Sabrina Elba and Micheál Martin, Ireland’s Taoiseach, Prime Minister of Ireland speak on stage during Global Citizen NOW: Johannesburg on November 21, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in Johannesburg, South Africa, Nov. 21, 2025.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in Johannesburg, South Africa, Nov. 21, 2025.

Vietnam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (C) walks through a South African National Defense Forces (SANDF) honor guard upon his arrival at the OR Tambo International airport in Ekurhuleni on November 21, 2025 ahead of the G20 leader's Summit.

Vietnam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (C) walks through a South African National Defense Forces (SANDF) honor guard upon his arrival at the OR Tambo International airport in Ekurhuleni on November 21, 2025 ahead of the G20 leader's Summit.

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (C-L) is welcomed by a South African representative upon his arrival at OR Tambo International Airport in Ekurhuleni on November 21, 2025 ahead of the G20 leaders' Summit.

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (C-L) is welcomed by a South African representative upon his arrival at OR Tambo International Airport in Ekurhuleni on November 21, 2025 ahead of the G20 leaders' Summit.

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (C-L) is welcomed by South Africa's Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela (C-R) upon his arrival at the OR Tambo International airport in Ekurhuleni on November 21, 2025 ahead of the G20 leader's Summit.

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (C-L) is welcomed by South Africa's Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela (C-R) upon his arrival at the OR Tambo International airport in Ekurhuleni on November 21, 2025 ahead of the G20 leader's Summit.

France’s President Emmanuel Macron (C) is welcomed by South African Minister of the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Velenkosini Hlabisa (CL) upon Macron's arrival at the OR Tambo International airport in Ekurhuleni on November 21, 2025 ahead of the G20 leader's Summit. (

France’s President Emmanuel Macron (C) is welcomed by South African Minister of the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Velenkosini Hlabisa (CL) upon Macron's arrival at the OR Tambo International airport in Ekurhuleni on November 21, 2025 ahead of the G20 leader's Summit. (

France’s President Emmanuel Macron (L) shakes hands with South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa (R) during their bilateral meeting at the Sandton Convention Centre in Sandton on November 21, 2025, ahead of the G20 leaders' Summit.

France’s President Emmanuel Macron (L) shakes hands with South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa (R) during their bilateral meeting at the Sandton Convention Centre in Sandton on November 21, 2025, ahead of the G20 leaders' Summit.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (C-L) is welcomed by Minister in the South African Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni (C-R) upon his arrival at the Air Force Base Waterkloof in Pretoria, on November 21, 2025 ahead of the G20 leader's Summit.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (C-L) is welcomed by Minister in the South African Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni (C-R) upon his arrival at the Air Force Base Waterkloof in Pretoria, on November 21, 2025 ahead of the G20 leader's Summit.

Velenkosini Hlabisa Emmanuel Macron

Velenkosini Hlabisa Emmanuel Macron

UN secretary general Antonio Guterres

UN secretary general Antonio Guterres

Jonas Gahr Støre, Prime Minister of Norway attends Global Citizen NOW: Johannesburg on November 21, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Sabrina Elba and Micheál Martin, Ireland’s Taoiseach, Prime Minister of Ireland speak on stage during Global Citizen NOW: Johannesburg on November 21, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in Johannesburg, South Africa, Nov. 21, 2025.

Vietnam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (C) walks through a South African National Defense Forces (SANDF) honor guard upon his arrival at the OR Tambo International airport in Ekurhuleni on November 21, 2025 ahead of the G20 leader's Summit.

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (C-L) is welcomed by a South African representative upon his arrival at OR Tambo International Airport in Ekurhuleni on November 21, 2025 ahead of the G20 leaders' Summit.

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (C-L) is welcomed by South Africa's Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela (C-R) upon his arrival at the OR Tambo International airport in Ekurhuleni on November 21, 2025 ahead of the G20 leader's Summit.

France’s President Emmanuel Macron (C) is welcomed by South African Minister of the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Velenkosini Hlabisa (CL) upon Macron's arrival at the OR Tambo International airport in Ekurhuleni on November 21, 2025 ahead of the G20 leader's Summit. (

France’s President Emmanuel Macron (L) shakes hands with South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa (R) during their bilateral meeting at the Sandton Convention Centre in Sandton on November 21, 2025, ahead of the G20 leaders' Summit.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (C-L) is welcomed by Minister in the South African Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni (C-R) upon his arrival at the Air Force Base Waterkloof in Pretoria, on November 21, 2025 ahead of the G20 leader's Summit.

Velenkosini Hlabisa Emmanuel Macron

UN secretary general Antonio Guterres

JOHANNESBURG - Pomp and ceremony as world leaders fly into Johannesburg.

The first G20 Leadership Summit on African soil will take place this weekend.

There will be about 40 world leaders – 20 from G20 member countries, as well as others who have been invited as guests.

South Africa has chaired the G20 for the last year and will hand over the presidency to the USA on Sunday.

South Africa chose the theme solidarity, equality and sustainability.

You May Also Like