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| Portraits Of G20 Leaders Line Joburg Highways Ahead Of Weekend Summit - PICTURES by RandDigital(op): 3:34pm On Nov 20, 2025 |
Johannesburg’s bridges and landmarks have never looked so global. As the city braces for the arrival of presidents, prime ministers and power brokers from across the world, the concrete pillars along the M1 and other major routes have been transformed into a corridor of world leaders’ faces — an unexpected artistic welcome to the G20 Leaders’ Summit. The towering portraits, featuring the likes of South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa, India’s Narendra Modi, France’s Emmanuel Macron and several others, now line the bridges leading into the city centre. Each banner carries the G20 insignia and a national flag — bright splashes of green, blue and red cutting through the grey cityscape. The display comes just days after Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola confirmed that 42 countries and international organisations will descend on Johannesburg for the weekend summit — a historic first for the African continent. Speaking at Nasrec earlier this week, Lamola said South Africa is ready to welcome the world, with the majority of G20 member states represented at the head-of-state level. “It’s a proud moment for the country and for Africa,” Lamola told journalists. “Out of 20 heads of state, only four will not attend personally. That shows how seriously the world takes this summit and South Africa’s presidency.” Now, that sense of occasion is visible on the city’s skyline. From Nasrec to the Nelson Mandela Bridge, Joburg is dressed for diplomacy. The faces of world leaders beam down on motorists, adding a dash of international flair to the morning rush hour. Some motorists have taken to social media to share their amusement — some joking that they’re “being watched by presidents” on the M1, while others say the banners make the city “feel like the world’s capital, at least for a weekend.” The banners are part of the city’s broader beautification and security drive, with Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi saying that safety, mobility and service-delivery plans have been intensified for the duration of the summit. The current beautification of Johannesburg is not just a makeover — it’s a strong message from South Africa. With 42 countries gathering under one skyline, Johannesburg is showing that Africa can host the world’s most powerful nations with confidence, colour and a touch of humour. 2 Likes 1 Share
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| Re: Portraits Of G20 Leaders Line Joburg Highways Ahead Of Weekend Summit - PICTURES by DavidVsGoliath: 4:18pm On Nov 20, 2025 |
Where is the photo of our President? 16 Likes 4 Shares |
| Re: Portraits Of G20 Leaders Line Joburg Highways Ahead Of Weekend Summit - PICTURES by Wallade(m): 4:27pm On Nov 20, 2025 |
DavidVsGoliath:Nigeria is not a member of the G20 nations. We are joining this meet in South Africa via special invitation. 22 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Portraits Of G20 Leaders Line Joburg Highways Ahead Of Weekend Summit - PICTURES by bigpicture001: 4:34pm On Nov 20, 2025 |
They deliberately kept president trump as the last portrait 16 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Portraits Of G20 Leaders Line Joburg Highways Ahead Of Weekend Summit - PICTURES by helinues: 4:35pm On Nov 20, 2025 |
But Trump is not attending the event 36 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Portraits Of G20 Leaders Line Joburg Highways Ahead Of Weekend Summit - PICTURES by IronGalaxy: 4:38pm On Nov 20, 2025 |
helinues:So? 4 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Portraits Of G20 Leaders Line Joburg Highways Ahead Of Weekend Summit - PICTURES by KLEINBASS: 5:05pm On Nov 20, 2025 |
IronGalaxy: 1 Like
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| Re: Portraits Of G20 Leaders Line Joburg Highways Ahead Of Weekend Summit - PICTURES by KLEINBASS: 5:05pm On Nov 20, 2025 |
helinues: 2 Likes 1 Share
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| Re: Portraits Of G20 Leaders Line Joburg Highways Ahead Of Weekend Summit - PICTURES by IronGalaxy: 5:11pm On Nov 20, 2025 |
[quote author=KLEINBASS post=137540783][/quote]This is exactly how chaotic the US is under Trump.. 3 Likes |
| Re: Portraits Of G20 Leaders Line Joburg Highways Ahead Of Weekend Summit - PICTURES by KLEINBASS: 5:27pm On Nov 20, 2025 |
IronGalaxy:The aim is to make Africa an inferior continent also pushing the white superiority racism agenda, I see Nigerians celebrating the he won’t come. Their media is not doing them justice because one of the reasons he gave for not coming is the fact that South Africa invited the likes of Nigeria and too many African countries to be guests which according to USA those countries are not relevant to international politics. 15 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Portraits Of G20 Leaders Line Joburg Highways Ahead Of Weekend Summit - PICTURES by RandDigital(op): 5:52pm On Nov 20, 2025 |
US ends boycott of G20 summit in SA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0w1zGMd5qk?si=pOl_GNOs2rPa3o2T EU leaders already in SA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHsqZJcn3i8?si=P_deC2OX2blOl45F G20 leaders arrive including Australia Prime Minister https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTDlnlDNkeM?si=rP2QiQt0HWb-O9sb |
| Re: Portraits Of G20 Leaders Line Joburg Highways Ahead Of Weekend Summit - PICTURES by SpaceX: 7:00pm On Nov 20, 2025 |
South Africa is an underdeveloped nation why are they hosting the event? |
| Re: Portraits Of G20 Leaders Line Joburg Highways Ahead Of Weekend Summit - PICTURES by SpaceX: 7:03pm On Nov 20, 2025 |
KLEINBASS:fake news, your hatred for Nigeria is over the roof, south African president is a slow dude and Trump doesn't like leaders who are slow. 5 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Portraits Of G20 Leaders Line Joburg Highways Ahead Of Weekend Summit - PICTURES by SpaceX: 7:05pm On Nov 20, 2025 |
KLEINBASS:Trump is not showing up, stop with the fake news, your president is slow and supporting genocide against the white... 1 Like |
| Re: Portraits Of G20 Leaders Line Joburg Highways Ahead Of Weekend Summit - PICTURES by KLEINBASS: 7:18pm On Nov 20, 2025 |
SpaceX:What genocide? They call inclusivity genocide 1 Like |
| Re: Portraits Of G20 Leaders Line Joburg Highways Ahead Of Weekend Summit - PICTURES by RandDigital(op): 7:45pm On Nov 20, 2025 |
SpaceX:Who was supposed to host it? 1 Like |
| Re: Portraits Of G20 Leaders Line Joburg Highways Ahead Of Weekend Summit - PICTURES by SpaceX: 7:50pm On Nov 20, 2025 |
RandDigital:A deserving nation |
| Re: Portraits Of G20 Leaders Line Joburg Highways Ahead Of Weekend Summit - PICTURES by RandDigital(op): 8:03pm On Nov 20, 2025 |
SpaceX:You snooze, you lose. Some nations are proactive while others wait for invites. 3 Likes |
| Re: Portraits Of G20 Leaders Line Joburg Highways Ahead Of Weekend Summit - PICTURES by IronGalaxy: 8:38pm On Nov 20, 2025 |
SpaceX:Because they are part of the G2O, duh?? 1 Like |
| Re: Portraits Of G20 Leaders Line Joburg Highways Ahead Of Weekend Summit - PICTURES by Diamond098454(f): 9:14pm On Nov 20, 2025 |
Where's Trump and Tinubu? 1 Like
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| Re: Portraits Of G20 Leaders Line Joburg Highways Ahead Of Weekend Summit - PICTURES by zenburster: 1:05pm On Nov 21, 2025 |
Tinubu is avoiding meeting Trump, The way a vampire avoids sunlight. If it's confirmed that Trump will be in SA, Tinubu will return home even if he is already midair. Currently, GFresh (the idle, layabout Kaduna state governor) is in SA, waiting to welcome Tinubu. Let's see how it plays out. |
| Re: Portraits Of G20 Leaders Line Joburg Highways Ahead Of Weekend Summit - PICTURES by Ofunaofu: 1:05pm On Nov 21, 2025 |
Where is Tinubu, where is Trump? |
| Re: Portraits Of G20 Leaders Line Joburg Highways Ahead Of Weekend Summit - PICTURES by Goo0dHardDick: 1:08pm On Nov 21, 2025 |
Remove Donald Trump from there, man said he isn't attending |
| Re: Portraits Of G20 Leaders Line Joburg Highways Ahead Of Weekend Summit - PICTURES by PigTormentor: 1:10pm On Nov 21, 2025 |
bigpicture001:They should have removed his picture. He's more petty than a teenager. 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: Portraits Of G20 Leaders Line Joburg Highways Ahead Of Weekend Summit - PICTURES by atobs4real(m): 1:10pm On Nov 21, 2025 |
Please where is out invitation letter? |
| Re: Portraits Of G20 Leaders Line Joburg Highways Ahead Of Weekend Summit - PICTURES by Heffalump(m): 1:11pm On Nov 21, 2025 |
DavidVsGoliath:A stolen mandate is not recognized among the G20 nations. 3 Likes |
| Re: Portraits Of G20 Leaders Line Joburg Highways Ahead Of Weekend Summit - PICTURES by jayce232: 1:13pm On Nov 21, 2025 |
So only South Africa is the only Africa country among the G20 |
| Re: Portraits Of G20 Leaders Line Joburg Highways Ahead Of Weekend Summit - PICTURES by omotayocaleb(m): 1:15pm On Nov 21, 2025 |
No. it is arranged in alphabetical order. 1 Like |
| Re: Portraits Of G20 Leaders Line Joburg Highways Ahead Of Weekend Summit - PICTURES by cremedelacreme: 1:16pm On Nov 21, 2025 |
bigpicture001:Not at all, apart from South Africa being the host nation, the rest are arranged in alphabetical others. |
| Re: Portraits Of G20 Leaders Line Joburg Highways Ahead Of Weekend Summit - PICTURES by TheChameleon: 1:16pm On Nov 21, 2025*. Modified: 8:33am On Nov 22, 2025 |
South Africa stood up to the US and Israel Love them for this Just don't like how the Black majority allow White minority to bully them. 1 Like |
| Re: Portraits Of G20 Leaders Line Joburg Highways Ahead Of Weekend Summit - PICTURES by BreconHills(m): 1:18pm On Nov 21, 2025 |
KLEINBASS:I agree with you. Africans need to come together. Create their own payment and exchange systems and do more business with one another. This does not mean open borders, it means open for business. Only when dependency of the dollar is broken can we begin to enjoy real freedom. I am Nigerian and I stand with South Africa on the G20 meeting. We will never become free outside of our land. 1 Like
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