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BULLETIN 23 November 11 am

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In this bulletin:

# The G20 handover to the USA will occur at DIRCO offices at an equivalent diplomatic level
# Major traffic disruptions are expected as the G20 delegates depart
# And in cricket, the Proteas defy the Indian attack on day two of the second Test

# International Relations and Cooperation minister Ronald Lamola says the United States will receive the G20 presidency handover at DIRCO offices in Pretoria on a set date. This follows Washington’s absence from the G20 leaders summit and its decision to send a chargé d’affaires. Lamola says South Africa insists the handover will occur at an equivalent diplomatic level. He says DIRCO all necessary G20 transition materials will be formally handed over:

Lamola meanwhile has announced the second phase of the G20 Compact with Africa, set to run from 2025 to 2033. He says the new phase will deepen collaboration and partnerships with the private sector to enhance economic growth through skills and employment. He welcomed G20 leaders’ support and confirmed a joint communiqué will follow, outlining commitments to enhance Africa’s capabilities:

And the Johannesburg Metro Police Department has warned of heavy VIP movements today as G20 delegates leave the Nasrec summit. JMPD’s Xolani Fihla says rolling road closures on highways and major routes will cause sudden standstill traffic of up to an hour. Key closures affect the Nasrec precinct, while Sandton and Rosebank will see major delays. With thunderstorms expected, he urges motorists to drive cautiously and avoid highways where possible:

# The mayoral committee member for Public Safety in Johannesburg, Mgcini Tshwaku, says the Johannesburg Metro Police Department have uncovered an illegal codeine-dagga stash worth over 20-million-rand in a hijacked Houghton building, east of the Johannesburg. Authorities on the intelligence-driven operation say the mixture was allegedly being prepared for transport to Zimbabwe. Eight suspects have been arrested. Police say investigations are continuing as they probe the network behind the operation.

# Cricket: South Africa consolidated their position on day two of their second Test in Guwahati, frustrating India’s bowlers through resilient batting. Resuming at 247 for 6, with Senuran Muthusamy on 65 and Kyle Verreynne on 45 forging a crucial partnership exceeding 100 runs, securing the series’ first wicketless session. Ravindra Jadeja finally broke the stand, but South Africa pushed past 350, maintaining the advantage in the second Test. At lunchtime the Proteas were on 428 for the loss of 7, with Muthusamy scoring his maiden century in the 135th over.

# And golf: A third round 64 has South African Albert Venter join compatriot Christiaan Burke at the top of the leader board heading into the final round of the Vodacom Origins of Golf Final at the Pezula Golf Estate in Knysna today. They are one stroke clear of compatriot Casey Jarvis, who signed for a 69. Twelve players are within four shots of the leaders. Venter says he is pleased with how he played in windy conditions:

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