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Traffic Disruptions and Road Closures Announced Ahead of G20 Summit in Gauteng

Johannesburg: As South Africa prepares to host the Group of Twenty (G20) Summit this weekend, law enforcement agencies are urging residents and commuters in Gauteng to plan their travel ahead of time due to anticipated significant traffic disruptions and road closures. According to South African Government News Agency, a joint

South Africa Commemorates National Press Freedom Day Amid Evolving Challenges

Johannesburg: South Africa’s recent commemoration of National Press Freedom Day on 19 October 2025 marked 48 years since the infamous Black Wednesday of 1977. This day serves not only as a remembrance of the silencing of voices under the apartheid era but also as a reminder of the enduring value

G20 Social Summit Commences with Cultural Celebration to Foster Inclusive Dialogue

Pretoria: The Group of 20 (G20) Social Summit kicked off with a spirited cultural programme, where delegates and invited guests were entertained by groups, which showcased South Africa’s rich cultural heritage. The three-day summit, which began on Tuesday, saw thousands of delegates from all walks of life gather at the

President Ramaphosa Receives G20 Africa Expert Panel Report on Economic Challenges

Pretoria: President Cyril Ramaphosa has received the G20 Africa Expert Panel Report aimed at dealing with the continent’s most pressing economic challenges, including country debt and investment. Earlier this year, National Treasury noted that the continent is faced with an ‘unprecedented debt crisis’ with countries expected to pay nearly $89

Deputy President Calls for Collective Action, Sustainability at G20 Social Summit

Ekurhuleni: Deputy President Paul Mashatile has urged global leaders to recognise the significant impact of their decisions on humanity’s future. Speaking to an audience of local and international delegates at the G20 Social Summit, the Deputy President stressed the summit’s critical mission to ‘develop solutions while serving as a platform

Mlambo-Ngcuka Urges Africa to Lead Its Own Development

Ekurhuleni: Former Deputy President and co-convenor of the G20 Social Summit, Dr. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, has issued a call to action to forge a new path for Africa while harnessing its natural endowments. Mlambo-Ngcuka was speaking during the opening ceremony of the summit held at the Birchwood Hotel in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng.

NATJOINTS Confident in Security Plans for G20 Leaders’ Summit

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