Johannesburg: The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) has expressed confidence in the safety and security preparations for this weekend's G20 Leaders' Summit. 'As the NATJOINTS, we have been meeting daily with all relevant role-players to ensure our security plan is well-executed,' NATJOINTS Chairperson Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili stated on Tuesday.
According to South African Government News Agency, South Africa will host the Leaders' Summit on 22 and 23 November 2025, following its assumption of the G20 Presidency in December 2024. 'We are therefore confident in saying that the safety and security preparations for the Summit are well on track, with all critical role players already on the ground executing their various responsibilities as per their mandate,' Mosikili added.
A five-pillar approach has been adopted for the summit, which will be held on African soil for the first time. This approach includes intelligence gathering, proactive policing, combat readiness, reactive measures, and effective communication. The proactive measures involve high visibility police presence in hotspot areas, while the combat approach includes deploying uniformed officers and specialised units.
Addressing the media at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg, Mosikili urged the public to comply with the identified road closures and cooperate with law enforcement. The Road Traffic Management Corporation and the Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni Metro Police Departments have already notified communities of the affected road closures, including specific routes such as the N1, N12, R21, N3, R24, and the M1.
Law enforcement agencies are fully prepared, with maximum resources deployed for the event. 'Together with various law enforcement agencies, including the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) and the Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD), we are executing and implementing the security plan accordingly, with more boots on the ground,' Mosikili said.
Regarding access to the venue, only individuals with valid accreditation will be permitted near the venue and restricted areas. Mosikili warned against fraudulent use of accreditation, stating that violators will face legal consequences.