# The deputy minister of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Alvin Botes, says South Africa has secured 149-million-rand in sponsorships to support its G20 presidency. Ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Gauteng in November, 90 of the 133 scheduled meetings have taken place. Botes told Parliament’s portfolio committee on International Relations and Cooperation that a 153-million-rand budget shortfall remains. Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability is the guiding theme of the country’s G20 Presidency, reflecting a collective commitment to addressing global challenges through unity, fairness, and long-term resilience.
South Africa’s G20 Presidency faces a R153-million budget shortfall ahead of summit