Ramaphosa jibes at PM Modi on G20 summit hosting, 2025

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa jokingly told Prime Minister Narendra Modi that his team might have run away from hosting the G20, praising India’s large-scale effort and pressure handling. The light jibe, delivered with warmth, highlighted diplomatic camaraderie, drew quick reactions, and underscored the optics of leadership at marquee summits, while inviting debate over tone and intent, globally and domestically.