National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure officials have restricted protest activities to designated speakers' corners surrounding the Nasrec Expo Centre venue during the G20 Leaders' Summit. Deputy National Commissioner Tebello Mosikili warned that authorities would prosecute demonstrators who damage infrastructure or attempt to disrupt proceedings through unlawful conduct. Security arrangements include deploying approximately 5,000 officers across Gauteng alongside newly graduated constables manning checkpoints and response units.
Major thoroughfares, including segments of the N1, N12, R21, N3, R24, and M1, will experience closures to accommodate delegate convoys. The Golden Highway faces a complete shutdown, while Booysens Reserve Road will remain restricted to authorized personnel. OR Tambo International Airport issued advisories concerning access modifications affecting passenger movements.
Authorities transitioned from soft to hard lockdown protocols surrounding the venue to enhance perimeter security. The five-pillar strategy encompasses intelligence coordination, visible deterrence operations, specialized combat units with South African National Defence Force backup, reactive case management, and public communication efforts.
Major thoroughfares, including segments of the N1, N12, R21, N3, R24, and M1, will experience closures to accommodate delegate convoys. The Golden Highway faces a complete shutdown, while Booysens Reserve Road will remain restricted to authorized personnel. OR Tambo International Airport issued advisories concerning access modifications affecting passenger movements.
Authorities transitioned from soft to hard lockdown protocols surrounding the venue to enhance perimeter security. The five-pillar strategy encompasses intelligence coordination, visible deterrence operations, specialized combat units with South African National Defence Force backup, reactive case management, and public communication efforts.
