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Podcast: First Take SA
Episode: South Africa has hit back at US President Donald Trump's decision to bar the country from the 2026 G20 Summit in Miami.
Description: South Africa has hit back at US President Donald Trump's decision to bar the country from the 2026 G20 Summit in Miami. President Cyril Ramaphosa described Trump's comments as "regrettable" and based on "misinformation". The controversy stems from South Africa hosting the G20 Summit in Johannesburg earlier this year, which was hailed as a success. The US boycotted the event, citing alleged human rights abuses against white farmers in South Africa, a claim Pretoria denies. For more we're joined by Supra Mahumapelo, Chairperson of Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation