With the G20 about to convene in Africa for the first time, African voices are receiving unprecedented global attention.

The growing China-South Africa partnership adds significant weight to this momentum, thanks to deepening cooperation on development, governance and multilateral coordination.

South Africa especially is working to defend the continent's priorities, while safeguarding its strategic autonomy.

Dr Michael Samson from the Economic Policy Research Institute shares his perspective on how these dynamics will shape the future of the Global South.