As South Africa readies itself for the upcoming G20 Leaders' Summit in November, the focus narrows on 'development without dependency', a vision fervently advocated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This theme suggests a self-sufficient partnership between India and Africa, aiming to foster mutual growth while steering clear of exploitative dependencies.

In an address to Uganda's Parliament in 2018, Modi laid out his 'Ten Guiding Principles for India-Africa Engagement', emphasizing respect for Africa's priorities while rejecting neo-colonial influences. This approach has since nurtured India's ties with Africa, boasting nearly USD 100 billion in trade and significant investments, focusing on collaboration without conditions, notes international relations analyst Nereshnee Govender.

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