G20 Summit | Traffic disruptions to continue

The article is a live broadcast transcript from SABC News covering the G20 Summit in South Africa 2025 at the NASREC Expo Center in Johannesburg. Reporter Lato Makula reports from Grayston Drive in Sandton, highlighting high police visibility and security measures, including officers at intersections and traffic wardens directing flow as motorcades escort delegates and heads of state from accommodations to the venue. Pedestrians are restricted to bridges due to road closures, leading to expected traffic surges. Commuters express frustration over delays, limited public transport access, and increased travel times, while local business owners in Sandton report positive effects, with more customers and higher revenue from the event. Protests occurred yesterday, with Operation Dudula and other groups attempting to march to the expo center but being stopped by police; cases of public violence and assaulting officers have been opened. The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) is on high alert for any planned or unplanned protests, with security protocols in place. The summit, under a hard lockdown around key areas, concludes today, balancing short-term disruptions for long-term gains.