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TimesLiveTimesLive07/03/2025
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POLL | Is Cape Town a better choice than Joburg to host the 2025 G20 summit?

POLL | Is Cape Town a better choice than Joburg to host the 2025 G20 summit?

Executive Summary

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has offered his city as an alternative host for South Africa's G20 summit later this year, amid President Cyril Ramaphosa's sharp criticisms of Johannesburg's preparedness. Ramaphosa, after meeting with Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero and Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, cited the city's governance failures, financial mismanagement, crumbling infrastructure, crime, and unreliable services, noting that prior G20 meetings there created an unpleasing impression. This proposal raises the possibility of Cape Town stepping in to ensure a successful hosting of the high-profile global event.