Gauteng state of readiness for the G20 Leaders’ Summit. Picture: Gauteng Government
Gauteng
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South Africa
Nov 4, 2025
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has unveiled a detailed plan to ensure a crime-free and successful hosting of the G20 Summit later this month. Lesufi issued a stern warning against those who are planning to disrupt the two-day G20 Leaders Summit at the Nasrec Expo Centre, later this month.
With just under 20 days to go until the G20 Leaders' Summit is set to take place at the Nasrec Conference Centre from 22 to 23 November 2025, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has expressed confidence in the province's readiness to host the esteemed global leaders.
During a media briefing on Tuesday, Lesufi highlighted a comprehensive strategy aimed at ensuring the summit's success, focusing particularly on energy supply, infrastructure beautification, and robust law enforcement preparations.
“A comprehensive and resilient energy plan is now in place to secure an uninterrupted power supply for the upcoming G20 Leaders' Summit, but also for the overall energy supply to residents and businesses in our province.
“All primary electrification for key avenues and corridors is now complete with final minor work scheduled for timely conclusion in the next few weeks,” Lesufi said.
Lesufi’s address on the province’s state of readiness comes just days after the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) rejected claims that its airports, particularly the flagship OR Tambo International Airport, are ill-prepared to host delegates attending the upcoming G20 Summit.
Media reports had suggested the insourcing of aviation security personnel in July has led to widespread collapse and alleged security breaches, and other challenges.
Last week, an online post, allegedly leaked by an insider, suggested that ACSA is not prepared to ensure a safe aviation and travel experience for its international and local travelers arriving for the all-important global summit.
On Thursday, ACSA Group spokesperson Ofentse Dijoe, reacting to alleged non-compliance with security protocols, slammed these reports as unfounded.
"Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) rejects the unfounded allegations suggesting that OR Tambo International Airport and other ACSA-operated airports are not ready to host the upcoming G20 Summit. Airport operations, including aviation security and infrastructure management, remain stable and fully compliant with Civil Aviation regulations," Dijoe stated.
Dijoe indicated that ACSA has done everything to ensure that all aviation security officers deployed across ACSA airports have a valid South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) certification.
He added that those whose certification has expired have not been deployed until refresher training is completed.
On the province’s detailed safe and security plan, Lesufi said the province is well equipped to ensure a safe and secure environment for all participants and delegates traveling into the province.
“The South African Police Service [SAPS], in full coordination with all other law enforcement agencies, has robust plans in place that we have all adopted and accepted. “Our multi-level law enforcement strategy will see delegates escorted by a unified force comprising SAPS, National Traffic Police, Gauteng Provincial Traffic, and all metropolitan police departments will be deployed to escort and support our visitors,” he added.
