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Turns out, all it takes to get the city into gear is a visit from the world’s biggest economies, presidents, prime ministers and entourages rolling in for the G20 Summit, where global heavyweights gather to talk trade, growth and climate (and, apparently, inspire last-minute municipal miracles).
Share your #ThanksG20 moment Expect traffic disruptions on the G20 weekend. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)

Join in and tell us all about the sudden transformations you’ve spotted around Joburg, or share your most sarcastic thank-you to the G20. Seen a road resurfaced overnight? A traffic light reborn? A pothole fixed? Water actually running? We’re all ears. 

We’ll feature the best, sharpest and most side-eye-worthy ones in an upcoming newsletter or article, because nothing polishes a city quite like a diplomatic deadline.

There are three ways to get involved and share your story, image or video:

 

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Comments (1)

Dirk Els Nov 13, 2025, 05:38 PM

Please correct me if my understanding is wrong. Our constitution says all are equal in law, so why are the highways being closed for the benefit of a few whilst inconveniencing thousands?