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SAPS Deputy National Commissioner for Policing Lt-Gen Tebello Mosikili says the NATJOINTS is fully prepared for the G20 Leaders\u2019 Summit at the Nasrec Expo Centre this weekend, warning that anyone who challenges security measures \u201cwill face the full might of the law.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) briefed the media on Tuesday evening at the Nasrec Expo Centre\u2019s media centre, outlining the security cluster\u2019s readiness for the summit, scheduled for November 22 and 23.<\/span><\/p>\n She said they called the briefing to \u201cprovide an update on our state of readiness as the security cluster to ensure the smooth running of the G20 leaders summit set to take place this weekend on Saturday, 22nd and Sunday the 23rd of November.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWe invite South Africans to join hands with us as we host the leaders of the G20 and other international guests, for a successful hosting of this prestigious event, which happens for the first time on the African Continent.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n She said securing an event of this scale was an opportunity to showcase the capability of South Africa\u2019s law enforcement agencies.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cLadies and gentlemen, the role of the NATJOINTS in securing an event of this magnitude is an opportunity to once again showcase and demonstrate our capabilities, expertise and pockets of excellence that our country\u2019s law enforcement agencies possess in securing major events of this nature.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Mosikili highlighted NATJOINTS\u2019 track record, noting previous faultless, incident-free operations such as the 2010 World Cup, the 2023 BRICS Summit and 20 G20 ministerial and Sherpa meetings held throughout the year.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cResidents in Gauteng may have already noticed increased police visibility.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n This, she said, \u201cillustrates our state of readiness to ensure that as the government prepares to welcome Heads of States, Ministers and leaders from various countries from across the world, that this happens in a safe and secure environment with minimal to no incidents of instability and criminality.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n A soft lockdown has already been implemented around the Nasrec precinct. Mosikili said a hard lockdown will be enforced from Friday, November 21, to Monday, November 24.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWe confirm that from Friday, 21 November up until Monday, 24 November 2025, we will be implementing a hard lockdown in the vicinity of the FNB stadium, which is housing the accreditation centre as well as the Nasrec expo conference centre that will host dignitaries and delegates.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cIf you are not in possession of a valid accreditation to be in and around the Nasrec expo centre, you will not be allowed near this vicinity.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n She said all vehicles entering the area would undergo a thorough inspection. Route closures will affect parts of the N1, N12, R21, N3, R24 and M1, with roads temporarily shut during convoy movements.<\/span><\/p>\n Mosikili said the security plan incorporates intelligence gathering, analysis and coordination to detect and prevent criminality; proactive measures including high-visibility policing in hotspot areas; a combat approach using uniformed and specialised units with SANDF support available; reactive policing through detection and case management; and an information-sharing component led by GCIS, DIRCO and SAPS to keep communities informed.<\/span><\/p>\n She issued a firm warning, \u201cAnyone who tries and even attempts to test our security measures \u2013 will face the full might of the law.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Designated speakers\u2019 corners have been identified for groups wishing to protest lawfully. Acts of lawlessness, disruption or damage to G20 infrastructure \u201cwill not be allowed.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThose found with fraudulent accreditation or using another person’s accreditation will face the full might of the law,\u201d she said. <\/span><\/p>\n \u201cNo accreditation card, no entrance to the venue!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n She said high-density operations, including roadblocks and mounted, air and foot patrols are underway.<\/span><\/p>\n A Civil Aviation Authority NOTAM restricts airspace within 20 nautical miles and up to 35,000 feet during the summit, creating a no-fly zone for unauthorised aircraft and drones.<\/span><\/p>\n South Africa has confirmed its readiness to host the event, with 42 countries and organisations participating.<\/span><\/p>\n On Monday, International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola said nearly all G20 members will be represented at the head-of-state or head-of-government level, with only four sending senior officials instead.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cAt this stage, we have confirmation that only four countries will not be represented at the head-of-state level,\u201d he said. <\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThey will still participate, but through foreign ministers, sherpas or other ministerial representatives. These countries are Russia, Mexico and Argentina. Mexico and Argentina will be represented by their foreign ministers.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n He said China will be represented by Premier Li Qiang and emphasised that delegating attendance is common.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cIt happens in many multilateral platforms that heads of state delegate their participation. Out of 20 heads of state, if only four are not present, it shows they take the G20 very seriously.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Lamola said representation extends beyond G20 members.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cIn total, 42 countries are confirmed for participation at various levels.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n SAPS Deputy National Commissioner for Policing Lt-Gen Tebello Mosikili says the NATJOINTS is fully prepared for the G20 Leaders\u2019 Summit at the Nasrec Expo Centre this weekend, warning that anyone who challenges security measures \u201cwill face the full might of the law.\u201d The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) briefed the media on Tuesday […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":261937,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[12564,4786,13982,2509,2067,598,7070,5309,807],"class_list":["post-261936","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-politics","tag-g20","tag-leaders","tag-natjoints","tag-ready","tag-saps","tag-security","tag-summit","tag-testing","tag-warns"],"yoast_head":"\nLockdown measures<\/h2>\n
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