South Africa takes G20 helm as polarisation complicates agenda

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 29 (Reuters) - 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. Coming a year after the African Union was admitted as a permanent member of the G20, South Africa's turn at the helm is seen as an opportunity to push for progress on policy areas crucial to the continent's development. President Cyril Ramaphosa has...