Gauteng residents warned of road closures ahead of G20 Summit

Gauteng residents have been warned to expect possible traffic disruptions across the province as South Africa prepares to host the G20 Leader’s Summit this weekend.

Traffic in Pretoria and Ekurhuleni is also expected to be affected, with full road closures already in place around Nasrec.

JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla says officers remain on high alert and are monitoring major routes, including the R21 and R24, which are being used by many of the international delegates arriving in the country.

“On Nasrec road we’ve got a limited and soft closure. That’s from the N17 traffic circle to the Shaft 17 Road and then of course a full closure between Shaft 17 and Rand Show Road. We are also monitoring other areas within Johnnesburg. There are protest marches which have been happening aswell. We are also monitoring roads which are being used by heads of states, mainly the R21 and R 24 routes,” Fihla said.

🚧 The @CityofJoburgZA advises motorists of road closures during the G20 Summit from 18 to 23 November 2025.

Please plan your travel, expect delays and use recommended alternative routes.#GovZAUpdates #G20SouthAfrica #ReKaofela #G20Social2025 pic.twitter.com/R2cP4XLK5r

— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) November 21, 2025

Several international leaders and delegates have already arrived in South Africa ahead of this weekend’s summit.

Among them are UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Brazilian President Lula da Silva, French President Emmanuel Macron and United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres.

Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General Guterres has urged G20 leaders to use their influence to push for peace in conflict-stricken regions across the globe.

Speaking at Nasrec earlier today, Guterres said the world needs decisive action to end the wars driving widespread death, destruction and instability.

He has called for an immediate halt to the flow of weapons and fighters into Sudan, efforts to address the root causes of unrest in the DRC, and strengthened security measures in the Sahel, among other priorities.

The Secretary-General added that peace is needed in Gaza as well as an end to ceasefire violations

Landed in Johannesburg for the G20 Summit related engagements. Look forward to productive discussions with world leaders on key global issues. Our focus will be on strengthening cooperation, advancing development priorities and ensuring a better future for all. pic.twitter.com/o4KL5W5l53

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 21, 2025

Mr. António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations 🇺🇳, arrives at OR Tambo International Airport ✈️ and is received by the Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Ms. Nonceba Mhlauli 🤝.

He joins the distinguished international delegation convening in South Africa for the… pic.twitter.com/HKddc5VEz0

— The Border Management Authority SA (@TheBMA_SA) November 21, 2025

G20 World Leaders Arrivals to South Africa

Arrived📍🇿🇦 | Her Excellency Ms. Giorgia Meloni, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic 🇮🇹, arrives at Fireblade Aviation ✈️ for the G20 Leaders’ Summit. She is warmly received by Deputy Minister in the… pic.twitter.com/WDqKUg1J6a

— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) November 21, 2025

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva arrives in South Africa for the G20 Summit.

The Brazilian President was received by the Minister of Higher Education, Mr Buti Manamela and will be participating in the G20 Leaders’ Summit, hosted by President Cyril Ramaphosa, from… pic.twitter.com/SBtF0MbZvL

— G20 South Africa (@g20org) November 21, 2025

✈️🇿🇦🇻🇳 Welcoming Prime Minister Pham Minh Chính of Vietnam to South Africa! 🤝
​PM Chính, accompanied by his spouse, arrived at OR Tambo International Airport and was received by Minister of Agriculture, Mr. John Steenhuisen, ahead of strategic G20 engagements.
​Tomorrow, 21… pic.twitter.com/J75FpM6tWj

— G20 South Africa (@g20org) November 21, 2025