Overview
- The G20 Leaders’ Summit is set for 22–23 November in Johannesburg, and Gauteng’s premier has declared the province ready to host.
- A multiagency command centre is operational alongside an activated provincial disaster management centre for real-time coordination.
- Delegations will receive unified escorts from SAPS and national, provincial and metropolitan traffic units, and airports are at elevated readiness.
- A resilient energy plan backed by Eskom includes monitoring at OR Tambo, the ICC and key hotels, plus emergency generators and cable protection.
- An integrated traffic plan is in place with closures briefed to the taxi industry, though final diversion routes are still to be confirmed; an explosives expert was arrested after trespassing at Nasrec and Lesufi warned police will act against disruptions.