Vincent Maguena

Trump said on social media that South Africa would not be receiving an invite to the summit event and was unworthy of membership of the G20 altogether.

He repeated false claims that the South African government is allowing a, quote, genocide against its white minority.

President Ramaphosa said it was regrettable Trump continued to target South Africa based on misinformation and distortions.

He has his spokesman, Vincent Maguena.

The chairmanship was handed over at government offices this week.

Kate Bartlett, NPR News, Johannesburg.