South Africa's finance minister says the country doesn’t have the funds to cover the over $430 million shortfall caused by the Trump administration’s cuts in foreign aid.

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A South African official told Semafor that Washington appears to share a “commitment to continue" the African Growth and Opportunity Act.

The White House has directed federal agencies to stop work with the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) conference slated to be held later this year in South Africa amid outcry from President Trump over

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced a significant increase in funding for the South African Police Service, aiming to enhance public safety and combat violent crime ahead of the G20 presidency and the 2026 local government elections.

Speaking in Johannesburg on Monday, the Minister emphasized that financial inclusion is not a privilege but a fundamental right—a key enabler of economic freedom, social dignity, and equity.

Our discussions this week have underlined trade’s pivotal role in growth, diversification and innovation, and its ability to empower a more equitable future”