South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Group of 20 bloc has sufficient “shock absorbers” to function effectively if a Donald Trump administration promotes an America First policy at the expense of international cooperation.

President Cyril Ramaphosa launched South Africa's G20 presidency in Parliament today after the presidency was handed over to him during the G20 summit in Brazil last month. From incoming USA president Donald Trump’s attendance to what’s in it for South Africa,

South Africa takes over the G20 presidency on Sunday, the first African country to lead the forum, though its focus on issues such as inclusive growth and climate change risks bumping up against the hard reality of trade wars and diplomatic tensions.