India-South Africa relations
South African President Jokes with PM Modi About G20 Summit Hosting Challenges
Nov 24, 2025 09:54 am CST
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa humorously told PM Modi that South Africa might have "run away" from hosting the G20 had they known the difficulties involved. The exchange occurred during bilateral talks in Johannesburg, where Ramaphosa acknowledged learning valuable lessons from India's "spectacular" hosting of the previous summit at Bharat Mandapam in 2023.
Prime Minister Modi Engages Indian Diaspora and Tech Entrepreneurs During G20 Summit in South Africa
Nov 22, 2025 03:34 am CST
During his visit to South Africa for the G20 Leaders' Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Indian origin tech entrepreneurs and community members, encouraging stronger connections with India. He received a ceremonial welcome in Johannesburg and held talks on expanding India's digital ecosystem while also meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to discuss bilateral cooperation.