A hard lockdown will be enforced from Friday in the vicinity of the FNB Stadium and Nasrec Expo Centre as South Africa prepares to host the G20 Leaders’ Summit this weekend. The lockdown will remain in place until Monday, November 24.
The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (Natjoints), which co-ordinates the country’s security cluster, announced the measures during a media briefing on Tuesday evening, emphasising the need for heightened security during the high-profile event.
Natjoints co-chair Lt-Gen Tebello Mosikili said a hard lockdown means that only individuals with valid accreditation will be allowed in and around the summit venues.
She said vehicles entering…
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I was pretty surprised to learn Elon Musk was born in South Africa
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Fun South African Fact: The Union Buildings in Pretoria house the President’s official offices. The site is worth a visit to marvel at a larger-than-life statue of Nelson Mandela as well as the immaculate gardens and grounds.