{
  "id": 9510527,
  "title": "Lamola criticises G20 silence over SA’s exclusion in US meetings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/lamola-criticises-g20-silence-over-sas-exclusion-in-us-meetings",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T07:20:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/lamola-criticises-g20-silence-over-sas-exclusion-in-us-meetings/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola has voiced his dissatisfaction that other G20 nations have remained quiet following South Africa's exclusion from their meetings in the United States. Speaking at an event hosted by the prestigious Council on Foreign Relations in New York, Lamola expressed that South Africa is disappointed at the prospect of missing the G20 Summit in the US. He reiterated that South Africa remains prepared to participate if an invitation is extended.\n\nSouth Africa has also stated it will not attempt to \"gatecrash\" the US meetings uninvited or attempt to pressure others to boycott the summit. However, the country's chief diplomat has clarified that South Africa would be ready to participate should the United States reconsider its stance.\n\nAddressing a US audience, Lamola debunked claims of genocide in South Africa, stating they are \"fake news\". He also highlighted that the three branches of government are working to maintain the country's unity and diversity. Furthermore, he indicated that refugees who have left South Africa for the United States could be welcomed back if they choose to return.",
  "summary": "Lamola spoke at an event at the prestigious US think-tank the Council on Foreign Relations in NY",
  "key_points": [
    "South Africa criticizes G20 silence on US exclusion",
    "Minister Ronald Lamola expresses disappointment at missing G20 Summit",
    "South Africa ready to participate if invited by US"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The silence from other G20 nations on South Africa's exclusion from US meetings implies a tacit acceptance of the US stance, undermining South Africa's international standing and diplomatic efforts.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}