By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) shared information about the security measures around the G20 leaders’ summit.
NATJOINTS Co-Chairs briefed the media on the state of readiness of the security clusters to secure the G20 leaders’ summit.
The G20 Leaders’ Summit is the main event where the heads of state from the G20 countries gather.
The G20 Summit will be hosted at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg from 22 to 23 November 2025. It is the first-ever G20 Leaders’ Summit held in Africa
Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili advised Johannesburg residents that there will be limited access in areas surrounding Nasrec Expo Centre and FNB Stadium.
“We confirm that from Friday, 21 November until Monday, 24 November 2025, we will be implementing a hard lockdown,” she said during the media briefing.
This hard lockdown will apply to the vicinity of the FNB Stadium, which houses the accreditation centre, and the Nasrec Expo conference centre.
The hard lockdown means that individuals who do not have a valid accreditation to be in and around the Nasrec Expo Centre will not be allowed near this vicinity.
“All vehicles in this vicinity will be inspected thoroughly before being allowed to enter any premises,” Mosikili said.
“The Road Traffic Management Cooperation, RTMC, and the Metro Police Departments have already apprised communities of the affected road closures.”
The routes already affected in Johannesburg include parts of major roads, including the N1, N3, N12, R21, R24, and M1.
She added that the roads used by convoys will be closed off and the movement of road users, pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists will be limited.
“Roads will be opened as soon as the convoys move past the affected routes,” Mosikili said. “We urge members of the public to take note of these identified route road closures and to cooperate with law enforcement authorities.”