President Cyril Ramaphosa plans to visit Kenenaskis in Canada between June 14th and 17th to take part in and attend the G7 Leaders' Summit.
The main topic for the G7 Leaders' discussion revolves around exploring leadership and cooperation in fostering a holistic strategy for energy security. This includes concentrating on technological advancements and innovations, broadening sources of energy, and reinforcing crucial mineral supply networks as well as related infrastructures and investments.
The President aims to utilize his attendance at the summit as an opportunity to collaborate with other global leaders in addressing energy security and connected matters during South Africa’s tenure as part of the G20.
"President will get a chance to enhance collaboration between G7 and G20 through this," stated Presidential Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya at a press conference on Thursday.
Responses to Verbal Queries in the National Council of Provinces
On Thursday, June 19, 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa will address queries from NCOP members during an oral response session in Parliament, located in Cape Town.
The Presidential Spokesperson stated that President Ramaphosa’s interaction with the NCOP serves as a means for Parliament to oversee the executive branch of government, ensuring accountability, transparency, and the reinforcement of constitutional democracy.
30-Year Anniversary of the Constitutional Court
On June 20, 2025, the Judiciary is set to hold a ceremony commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of South Africa.
Magwenya stated that President Ramaphosa feels greatly honored to be present and take part in this event and will be giving the main speech.
This event will highlight the Court's crucial part in forming our constitutional democracy, protecting human rights, and maintaining the rule of law.
He stated that the Constitutional Court of South Africa continues to be the highest court for constitutional issues, tasked with properly interpreting, safeguarding, and enforcing our Constitution.
World Council of Churches Conference in Johannesburg
On Friday, June 20, 2025, President Ramaphosa will address the World Council of Churches (WCC) Summit in Johannesburg, where he will share South Africa’s insights into how religion and churches can tackle both national and international challenges.
The World Council of Churches comprises 352 member churches representing more than 600 million Christians across 120 nations globally.
The council collaborates with NGOs, interfaith leaders, and various groups to pursue justice, peace, reconciliation, and unity across the globe.
The World Council of Churches had a profoundly important impact on opposing apartheid within the global community. Their initiative aimed at fighting racism offered an international stage for efforts against the injustices of racism and apartheid in South Africa.
Magwenya stated that the WCC’s initiatives to bring attention to South African concerns during that period were highly effective, resulting in the departure of the Dutch Reformed Church from the WCC. However, they have since regained their status as full members.
SACU Summit
Invited by Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who holds the position of SACU chairperson, President Ramaphosa is set to participate in the 9th Summit of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Leaders, taking place on June 27, 2025, in Windhoek, Namibia.
The summit will be updated by the SACU Council of Ministers regarding the execution of the SACU Strategic Plan for 2022-2027 and the advancements achieved in transforming SACU, as approved by the SACU heads of state and government.
This gathering will likewise offer a platform for the leaders to discuss geopolitical changes impacting their area.
South Africa will take over as the chair of SACU starting from July 2025.
4th Global Forum on Financing for Development
President Ramaphosa will lead South Africa's participating delegation to the 4th International Conference on the Financing for Development Summit that is taking place in Seville on 30 June 2025.
This is done at the invite of Spanish President Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón and UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
The purpose of this conference is to tackle fresh and upcoming challenges related to funding for development. This includes ensuring complete implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as well as overhauling the global financial system.
"The participation of South Africa in the Summit supports its G20 presidency aims of unity, equity, and environmental stewardship, which are intended to bolster and endorse the summit’s efforts to revamp the worldwide economic framework for advancing the Sustainable Development Goals," stated the President's spokesperson.
At the sidelines of the 4th Financing for Development Summit, South Africa will host an additional meeting with the theme: "Developing a shared plan to attain debt sustainability in emerging markets."
South Africa aims to progress via cooperation, collaboration, and partnerships toward sustainable resolutions for addressing significant structural deficiencies and liquidity issues. Additionally, they seek to offer debt relief to developing nations, particularly those in Africa, where these challenges have a more severe impact.
"This event will bring together leading voices from various debt-related initiatives to identify synergies and areas of convergence. It will seek consensus and highlight solutions that enjoy broad support," he said. - SAnews.gov.za
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