DA Gauteng remains unconvinced Joburg is ready to host G20 summit

JOHANNESBURG - The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng remains unconvinced that the City of Johannesburg is ready to host international delegates for the upcoming G20 summit scheduled for November.

Two months ago, a presidential task team was formed to address the city’s service delivery challenges ahead of the summit of world leaders.

President Cyril Ramaphosa established the task group after expressing concerns over the city’s deteriorating conditions.

Speaking at a media briefing on Tuesday, DA provincial leader, Solly Msimanga, said he doubted that the African National Congress-led municipality would resolve its issues before the summit takes place.

"You cannot walk on the streets, if you’re a lady, without your hair being snatched as you walk around in Johannesburg. You cannot walk around holding your phone. You remember Panyaza Lesufi said that within three months, the Bree Street that exploded would be fixed. Has it been fixed? No."