ACSA confirms operational readiness ahead the arrival of Heads of State at ORTIA_17 June (1) (1).docx

MEDIA STATEMENT
17 June 2024
ACSA CONFIRMS OPERATIONAL READINESS AHEAD THE ARRIVAL OF
HEADS OF STATE AT O.R. TAMBO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) can confirm its operational readiness in
preparation for the arrival of foreign heads of state ahead of the Presidential
Inauguration of the 7th Administration of the Republic of South Africa on Wednesday,
19 June 2024, at O.R. Tambo International Airport (ORTIA).
In line with ACSA’s safety and security protocols and in collaboration with the
Department of International Relations and Cooperation, ASCA can confirm that the
arriving heads of state will be met by members of the National Ceremonial Guard and
will be accompanied by ceremonial dancers. A special facilitation gate that is used by
heads of national government, foreign ministers, and guests of government arriving
and departing on international flights has been allocated for the duration of the week.
“I can confirm that ACSA is ready to not only handle the pressure and logistics for the
arrival of foreign heads of state to the country but also to ensure that all necessary
security checks and measures are in place for the arrival of these dignitaries,” says
ACSA Regional General Manager Jabulani Khambule.
“A multi-stakeholder approach involving various law enforcement agencies has been
put in place to activate the additional security measures required at the airport, as has
been successfully implemented in the past whenever we’ve welcomed heads of state.”
Travellers are advised that there will be limited access to the airport precinct due to
several road closures and high police activity this week. Passengers and stakeholders
are advised of the following complete/and or partial road closures that enclose the
precinct from Tuesday, 18 June 2024 to 24:00 (midnight) on Saturday, 22 June 2024:
• Cargo Road
• Arrivals Road
To properly manage the flow of traffic, kindly note that vehicles on airport roadways
will be diverted by the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department to the departures (upper)
roadway as well as Parkade 2 South, Levels 2 and 3, for pick-up and drop-off
purposes.

As a result, travellers are advised to factor in additional travelling time to ORTIA.
We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
//ENDS//

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