Gauteng airports prepare for G20 Summit with final readiness checks

SOUTH Africa's aviation network has passed its final operational tests ahead of the G20 Leaders' Summit, with Transport Minister Barbara Creecy confirming that the country's ports of entry are "ready" ahead of the G20 Leaders' Summit.

- SIPHESIHLE BUTHELEZI

Creecy said preparations began a year ago when the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) was instructed to take charge of aviation planning for the event.

"On 19 November 2024, the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) CEO was tasked to coordinate all G20 aviation matters," she said, adding that the work involved Air Traffic and Navigation Services, SA Civil Aviation Authority, South African Airways, and national security structures to ensure "seamless integration and coordination of all our airports nationwide".