The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) says South Africa is fully prepared to secure the G20 Leaders’ Summit on 22–23 November 2025. Speaking at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg, NATJOINTS Chairperson Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili confirmed that all security measures are in place and operational teams are already on the ground. The country will host the summit for the first time on African soil.
What Happened
NATJOINTS announced that daily briefings with all security role-players have ensured the implementation of a well-coordinated plan. Mosikili said the security strategy follows a five-pillar approach that includes:
- Intelligence gathering and coordination to detect and prevent crime.
- High-visibility policing in hotspot areas.
- Combat response measures, including specialised units and SANDF standby support.
- Reactive operations through detection and case management.
- Public awareness and information sharing, led by GCIS, DIRCO, SAPS and communication teams.
“We are confident that the safety and security preparations for the Summit are on track,” Mosikili said.
She urged the public to follow road-closure alerts and to cooperate with law-enforcement officers. She explained that convoys will restrict movement along the affected routes when they pass.
Official Response
Mosikili warned that authorities will not tolerate any lawlessness or violations of security rules. “Anyone who tries to test our security measures will face the full might of the law,” she said.
NATJOINTS also addressed plans for protest groups, emphasising that demonstrations must remain within the law and may only take place in designated speaker zones around Nasrec.
She also stressed that only people with valid, non-transferable accreditation will access the venue. “No accreditation card, no entrance,” she stressed.
Community Impact
Residents, motorists and businesses in Johannesburg should expect delays as temporary road closures affect the N1, N12, R21, N3, R24 and the M1. NATJOINTS says closures will reopen once convoys have passed to minimise disruptions.
