PROJECT: THE 2025 G20 JOHANNESBURG SUMMIT – CRITICAL TRAFFIC AND SECURITY PREPARATIONS
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The 2025 G20 Johannesburg Summit—the twentieth meeting of the Group of Twenty (G20)—
will take place from 22 to 23 November 2025. This marks a historic moment: the first G20 summit ever
hosted in Johannesburg, in South Africa, and on the African continent.
In anticipation of this high-profile global gathering, South African authorities are implementing an extensive,
multi-agency traffic and security plan to ensure safety, minimise disruption,
and support the smooth movement of international delegations.
Please take note of the essential details of the upcoming road closures, rolling security operations,
and expected public impacts across Gauteng.
THE CHALLENGE: HOSTING A GLOBAL EVENT IN A BUSY METROPOLIS
Hosting an event of this scale in Johannesburg, South Africa’s economic hub, brings major logistical demands.
The core challenges include:
SECURITY IMPERATIVES:
Ensuring the absolute safety of world leaders requires stringent, mobile security perimeters and coordinated convoy movements.
RISK OF SEVERE GRIDLOCK:
Multiple high-level convoys moving simultaneously may cause heavy congestion along strategic routes.
PUBLIC AND BUSINESS DISRUPTION:
Security measures will inevitably affect thousands of daily commuters and commercial operations.
COMPLEX COORDINATION:
Seamless collaboration between local, provincial, and national law enforcement agencies is essential for success.
To address these issues proactively, authorities have developed a detailed operational plan centred around rolling traffic closures and real-time route management.
KEY DETAILS OF THE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN (OPERATION DATE: 15 NOVEMBER 2025):
Although the G20 Summit would only begin on 22 November, a major coordinated traffic rehearsal took place on Saturday, 15 November 2025. This operation simulated convoy movements and tested the readiness of all participating agencies.
CORE COMPONENTS OF THE PLAN:
ROLLING CLOSURES:
Roads were opened and closed in phases as convoys passed.
This ensured that no single route remained fully closed for an extended period.
AFFECTED PARTIES:
All motorists travelling on major highways and primary arterials in the Johannesburg region were affected.
EXPECTED IMPACT:
Travel Delays:
Significant delays were anticipated.
Failure to plan accordingly often resulted in missed appointments.
Licence Disc Renewal Reminder:
Motorists were reminded that they could not renew a vehicle licence disc if they had outstanding fines and were encouraged to resolve them before disruptions intensified.
PRIORITY ACCESS:
Emergency and essential service vehicles maintained priority passage at all times.
OFFICERS ON DUTY:
Traffic officers were stationed along all impacted routes to direct motorists and manage congestion.
HOW THE SYSTEM WILL OPERATE:
This G20-focused plan introduces a dynamic, multi-agency structure to manage the movement of delegates and enforce temporary closures.
KEY FEATURES OF THE FRAMEWORK:
INTEGRATED AGENCY COOPERATION:
This operation involves the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), Gauteng Traffic Police, Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD), and the South African Police Service (SAPS).
REAL-TIME INFORMATION:
Updated signage, communication channels, and traffic apps will relay live route changes and warnings.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE INCENTIVES:
Motorists who follow recommended alternative routes will experience significantly shorter delays.
RENEWAL BLOCK REMINDERS:
Outstanding fines will prevent renewal of driving licences or vehicle licence discs.
Motorists are urged to check their status well in advance.
HOW TO PREPARE YOUR TRAVEL PLANS:
KNOW THE ROUTES:
Familiarise yourself with affected highways and arterials, as well as alternative options.
AVOID NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL:
Minimise travel in impacted areas during the operation window.
USE REAL-TIME TRAFFIC UPDATES:
Monitor official apps, radio stations, or agency social media for alerts.
LEAVE EARLY:
If travel is unavoidable, allocate significant additional time and comply with officer instructions.
AFFECTED ROUTES & RECOMMENDED ALTERNATIVES:
Affected Area | Primary Routes Affected | Recommended Alternative Routes |
National Highways | N1, M1, N12 | Parallel routes where possible; expect heavy delays |
Northern Suburbs (Sandton, Rosebank) | Jan Smuts Ave, Rivonia Rd, Oxford Rd | Corlett Dr, Sandton Dr, 11th Ave |
Fourways Area | Hendrik Potgieter Rd | Main Rd, Cedar Rd, Witkoppen Rd |
Roodepoort Area | Hendrik Potgieter Rd | Beyers Naudé Dr, Christiaan De Wet Rd, Ontdekkers Rd |
Southern Areas (Nasrec, Ormonde) | Nasrec Rd, Rand Show Rd, Golden Highway | Chris Hani Rd, Main Reef Rd, Crownwood Rd, Soweto Hwy, N17, Aerodrome Rd, Adcock Ingram Rd |
Other Key Arterials | Grayston Dr, Kathrine St, Athol Oaklands Rd, Glenhove Rd, Winnie Mandela Dr | Adjacent parallel streets; follow official signage |
WHERE TO FIND OFFICIAL UPDATES:
Always rely on verified sources for accurate traffic and security information:
Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD)
Gauteng Traffic Police
Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC)
By understanding and cooperating with this traffic management plan, Gauteng residents and motorists can help ensure that the 2025 G20 Johannesburg Summit runs safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption.
Stay alert. Stay patient. Travel smart.
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