The South African police service and various departments ranging from emergency and immigration held a parade in Soweto, South Africa to show their readiness ahead of the G20 leaders summit. (AP Video

South African authorities say they are planning for multiple protests by local and international activists around this weekend's Group of 20 world leaders summit in Johannesburg.

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The organisation reached yet another milestone, donating over 75 brand-new pairs of school shoes and socks to children.

Johannesburg this weekend will host the first G20 meeting on African soil. Protesters are using the moment to draw attention to domestic problems.

Leaders and top government officials from the richest and leading emerging economies will come together at an exhibition centre near the famous Soweto township in South Africa — once home to Nelson Mandela — to try and find some consensus on the priorities set out by the host country.

And with Soweto Marathon organisers cleverly offering a 50% discount to Cape Town Marathon entrants, they will have ensured a boost in entries from social participants for a race which was in danger of losing a lot of runners due to confusion caused by a controversial power battle which has been waged behind the scenes.

The Soweto Film Market and MTV Base kicked off the Soweto International Film Festival with a star-studded opening night at the Soweto Theatre, celebrating African storytelling and spotlighting youth mental health.