G20 host city won’t further disappoint, says mayor Dada Morero
Executive Summary
Following President Cyril Ramaphosa's oversight visit to Johannesburg's city council, Mayor Dada Morero assured residents that the city will not disappoint further amid preparations to host the G20 summit in November. Ramaphosa expressed disappointment over the metro's poor state during a recent G20 foreign ministers' meeting, while Morero faces criticism for the city's decaying infrastructure and service delivery failures. The mayor pledged innovative solutions to tackle structural, financial, and utility challenges like water and electricity, including enhanced oversight to curb irregular spending, and requested presidential intervention. These commitments highlight Johannesburg's ambition to shine as Africa's global gateway during South Africa's G20 presidency.