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'Ring of steel for G20 leaders' says Cachalia ahead of global heads summit

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November 20, 2025

ACTING Minister of Police Firoz Cachalia and National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola have rallied the officers deployed to the G20 Leaders' Summit with clear instructions to act decisively against troublemakers this weekend.

- SIYABONGA SITHOLE

The acting minister, in the company of Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, City of Joburg Mayor Dada Morero and Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi, oversaw the G20 Leaders' Summit's last preparatory operations during a parade held at the FNB Stadium's outfield yesterday.

Cachalia said that in light of the extensive preparations ahead of the global event, he is confident that this summit will be as incident-free as all the 130 preparatory meetings ahead of the summit.

His address came hours after leaders of the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) declared law enforcement's state of readiness to combat any form of disruptive behaviour at the two-day gathering.

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