G20 Leaders' Summit | No major incidents reported at ports of entry: Dr Michael Masiapato

The article is a transcript of an interview with BMA National Commissioner Dr. Michael Masia discussing the smooth facilitation of international delegates' entry and exit for South Africa's historic first G20 summit on African soil. No major incidents were reported during the event, which concluded with the signing of a declaration. The BMA has shifted focus to managing departures, starting yesterday when leaders like the UK Prime Minister and Spain's head of state left. As of the interview, around 15 dignitaries have exited today via OR Tambo International Airport, Lanseria International Airport, and Waterkloof Air Force Base, involving coordination with multiple stakeholders including foreign missions for updated schedules. The only notable incident occurred during arrivals at OR Tambo, where a Chinese national (unrelated to the G20) was arrested for smuggling a live endangered Chinese crab hidden in a cooler box, detected by the BMA's K9 unit and handed over to the South African Police Service and Department of Forestry and Fisheries. Johannesburg residents have voiced frustration over road closures to secure dignitaries' travel, coordinated with metro traffic authorities like eThekwini, Tshwane, and Johannesburg teams. Most remaining heads of state are expected to depart overnight and by tomorrow morning, minimizing further disruptions while prioritizing security.