Gauteng traffic advisory: Temporary road closures & restrictions for G20 Leaders’ Summit on 15 November 2025!

Motorists travelling in and around Johannesburg on 15 November 2025 should prepare for temporary road closures, rolling shutdowns, and intermittent delays as authorities implement a coordinated security operation for the G20 Leaders’ Summit.
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), Gauteng Traffic Police (GTP), Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) and the South African Police Service (SAPS) have confirmed that multiple high-security routes across the city will be affected between 09:00 and 13:00.

Where will the traffic disruptions occur?
The operation impacts the City of Johannesburg only, focusing on national highways, major intersections, and key urban corridors.

Major national & regional routes:

• N1
• M1
• N12

Primary urban & arterial roads:

• 5th Street, Maude Street, Daisy Street
• Rivonia Road
• Grayston Drive, Kathrine Street
• Whiteley Road
• Melrose Boulevard
• Athol Oaklands Road
• Oxford Road
• Glenhove Road
• Jan Smuts Avenue
• Winnie Mandela Drive
• Hendrick Potgieter Road
• Rand Show Road
• Nasrec Road
• Golden Highway (Nasrec)

Motorists should expect sudden, short-term closures as VIP convoys move through the metro.

Recommended alternative routes:

• Roodepoort
• Use Beyers Naudé Drive, Christiaan De Wet Road, or Ontdekkers Road instead of Hendrick Potgieter Road.
• Fourways
• Divert via Main Road, Cedar Road, or Witkoppen Road.
• Sandton / Rosebank / Parktown
• Opt for parallel routes such as:
• Corlett Drive
• Sandton Drive
• 11th Avenue
• These run alongside busy corridors like Jan Smuts, Oxford, and Rivonia.
• Southern Johannesburg (Riverlea, Nasrec, Ormonde View)
• Choose:
• Chris Hani Road
• Main Reef Road
• Crownwood Road (Fordsburg – Crown Mines)
• Soweto Highway
• N17
• Aerodrome Road
• Adcock Ingram Road

Travel tips for 15 November 2025:

• Plan ahead and leave earlier than usual.
• Follow posted signage and the directions of traffic officers.
• Expect real-time updates throughout the morning.
• Emergency and essential services will maintain priority access at all times.

These measures form part of enhanced G20 Summit security, traffic compliance, and congestion-management efforts across Johannesburg.

 

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Cape Town: Robben Island tours paused from 16 June 2025 to 01 September 2025 – Here’s why!

The Robben Island Museum (RIM) has announced the temporary suspension of all public tours to Robben Island from 16 June to 01 September 2025. This closure is necessary to carry out essential maintenance and renovation work in preparation for a major global event - South Africa's hosting of the G20 Summit later this year.
South Africa will make history as the first African nation to host the G20, with the G20 Johannesburg Summit scheduled to take place from 22 to 23 November 2025 in Johannesburg. As part of the preparations, Robben Island will host international delegations and must ensure all facilities are up to standard.
While the temporary closure may impact some visitors' plans, the decision reflects the Robben Island Museum's commitment to preserving this iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site, ensuring visitor safety, and enhancing the long-term visitor experience.
During this period, visitors can still explore the rich history of Robben Island through the Robben Island Museum exhibition at the Nelson Mandela Gateway, located at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town.

Robben Island is one of South Africa's most iconic heritage sites, located just off the coast of Cape Town. Famous for housing Nelson Mandela during his 18 years of imprisonment, the island is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a powerful symbol of the country’s journey to freedom. Accessible by ferry from the V&A Waterfront, Robben Island tours offer visitors a chance to explore the historic prison, meet former political prisoners, and gain a deeper understanding of South Africa's past. It’s a must-visit for anyone interested in history, culture, and unforgettable Cape Town attractions.