November 24, 2025 – South Africa Headlines

Story gist: President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered closing remarks at the G20 Leaders’ Summit, stating ‘See you in the US’ and calling to ensure no one is left behind.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets, via official Presidency channels, frame Ramaphosa’s remarks as routine closing statements with neutral tone. Center outlets portray the event as Ramaphosa’s ‘major win’ against a US boycott, emphasizing triumph and defiance. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting skeptical or critical perspectives on Ramaphosa’s leadership or summit outcomes.

Story gist: Nkosazana Zuma-Mncube accused her sister Duduzile Zuma of luring South African men into the Russia-Ukraine conflict. She laid charges related to South Africans stranded in Ukraine.

Bias summary: Left-leaning IOL frames the story with family drama (‘The Zumas’) and emphasizes charges laid over stranded South Africans, highlighting victim impact. Center News24 uses neutral language, directly stating the accusation of luring men into the conflict without added emphasis. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting any conservative perspective on family disputes or foreign involvement.

Story gist: Leaders from India, Brazil, and South Africa held the IBSA Leaders’ Dialogue at the G20 summit. Indian Prime Minister proposed six new initiatives and stated Indian values can drive progress. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered opening remarks.

Bias summary: Left-leaning NDTV highlights Indian PM’s six initiatives and Indian values driving progress, using positive proactive tone. Center source The Presidency neutrally reports Ramaphosa’s opening remarks at IBSA Dialogue, focusing on official event without emphasis or context. Right-leaning outlets absent, omitting perspectives that might downplay grouping, criticize proposals, or defend Trump’s attacks.

Story gist: South African police clashed with Operation Dudula protesters outside the G20 Summit. Operation Dudula leader Zandile Dabula was hit with teargas and pepper spray during the protest. Police stated they were enforcing the law.

Bias summary: Left-leaning IOL emphasizes violence against protester leader Zandile Dabula with sensational ‘LOOK’ and focus on teargas/pepper spray use, portraying her as victim. Center eNCA neutrally quotes police defending law enforcement amid the clash, balancing both sides. No right-leaning coverage; absent perspective likely emphasizes police duty or protester disruption.