The United States did not invite South Africa to the G20 summit. South Africa criticizes the US for weakening the spirit of multilateralism.

Magwena, the spokesperson for the South African Presidency, stated during a routine media briefing on the 15th that despite the United States excluding South Africa from activities related to the G20, South Africa will not call for a boycott of the US G20 summit. Magwena criticized the US for taking unilateral actions that weaken the spirit of multilateralism. He also revealed that some G20 members have expressed strong opposition to the US decision.