Browsing: G20

Sharpeville is reshaping its identity in colour. A township long defined by the painful memory of the 1960 massacre is now stepping into a new era of pride, creativity, and self-determination. The newly completed Sharpeville Reservoir Mural has emerged as a landmark piece of public art that signals renewal. It reflects a community rewriting its narrative during a year that placed global attention on Gauteng through the G20.

As global power dynamics evolve and Africa’s influence grows, Wits University will welcome world-renowned economist Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs for a landmark public lecture examining the continent’s leadership role in international cooperation.

Motorists in Johannesburg are advised to plan their routes carefully this weekend, as several key roads will be closed temporarily for a G20 joint traffic operation led by Gauteng law enforcement agencies.

Johannesburg is about to take centre stage. In less than two weeks, the world’s most influential economies will convene at the Nasrec Expo Centre for the G20 Leaders’ Summit. This is a first for Africa and a landmark moment for Gauteng’s visitor economy. Beyond motorcades and media briefings, this is a practical opportunity to showcase our province. It’s also an opportunity to stimulate trade and tourism, and prove, again, why Gauteng stands as South Africa’s gateway to the world.

Gauteng is ready to welcome the world. As the 2025 G20 Leaders’ Summit kicks off, the province stands prepared to host one of the biggest global events South Africa has ever seen — and to debut a new era in border management.

Delegates arriving at OR Tambo International Airport and Cape Town International Airport will be the first to use the new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system. The launch marks a major milestone in South Africa’s journey toward digital, paperless travel.

As South Africa prepares to host the G20 Summit next month, questions are mounting over whether the country’s airports and…

With the G20 Summit set to bring world leaders to Gauteng this November, Premier Panyaza Lesufi unveiled the province’s emergency medical services (EMS) readiness plan in Midrand. The showcase at the Emergency Communication Centre (ECC) was more than a formality — it was a statement that Gauteng intends to host world-class events with efficiency and precisio

Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero urged the G20 world leaders to see cities as more than implementers of national policy, calling…

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