Cape Tonians Advised To Stay Home
CCN News
CAPE TOWN:- As Johannesburg prepares to host the upcoming G20 Summit on 22–23 November 2025, a national shutdown is planned for Friday, 21 November, which will cause major disruptions and road closures across the city.
Cape Town residents are urged to avoid travel to Gauteng during this period and stay home if possible.
What’s happening?
The national shutdown, organized by Women for Change, aims to protest against gender-based violence and femicide.
Participants are asked to:
- refrain from work (paid or unpaid)
- avoid spending money
- wear black
- lie down for 15 minutes at 12:00 pm in memory of women murdered daily in South Africa
Impact on Johannesburg roads:
Major highways and city routes, including the N1, N12, M1, Jan Smuts Avenue, Rivonia Road, Oxford Road, and Grayston Drive, will experience closures, delays, and diversions. Security preparations for the G20 summit will add to traffic disruptions.
What Cape Town residents should know:
- Travel to Johannesburg is strongly discouraged unless absolutely necessary
- Allow extra time if you must travel or transport goods
- Expect possible delays in deliveries and services linked to Gauteng
- Stay updated via official channels and local news
Why it matters:
The combination of the shutdown and summit security means that Friday 21 November, as well as the summit days, will not be a normal day on the roads. Cape Town residents and businesses should plan ahead and exercise caution.
Advice:
- Stay home where possible
- Plan alternative routes if travel is unavoidable
- Inform family, friends, staff, and clients about potential disruptions
This national shutdown is a significant event ahead of a global summit, and authorities warn of high-impact road closures and delays.
Cape Town residents are urged to take the warning seriously.
