South Africa, as the Interim Chair of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), is set to host the Ordinary Meeting of the 45th SADC Council of Ministers under the theme: "Advancing Industrialisation, Agricultural Transformation, and Energy Transition for a Resilient SADC".
The Council will review progress on regional projects and programmes, assess the implementation of decisions of the SADC Summit and previous Councils, and deliberate on regional priorities aimed at deepening integration and accelerating development in support of the SADC Summit theme.
Members of the media can collect accreditation as follows:
Date: 04 – 07 March 2026
Time: 08:30 – 18:00
Venue: DIRCO Gym (Basement 1), 460 Soutpansberg Road, Rietondale, Pretoria
Required documents for live accreditation:
- Original ID/passport (copies will not be accepted).
- A press card or letter of assignment on a media house letterhead.
- Media accreditation must be collected in person by each accredited journalist.
- Members of the media are encouraged to collect their accreditation cards early.
Media programme
SADC Senior Officials Meeting
Saturday, 07 March 2026
Time Activity
08:30 Opening Remarks of the Chair of the Committee of Senior Officials
10:20 Family photo of the members of the Committee of Senior Officials
SADC Council of Ministers Meeting
Thursday, 12 March 2026
Time Activity
07:30: Arrivals of Ministers at the Summit Venue (Photo Opportunity)
08:30: Family photo of the members of the Council of Ministers
08:40: Opening Remarks
Friday, 13 March 2026
16:00: Closing Remarks
Press Conference (tentative)
Enquiries:
Kgopotso Rapakuana
Cell: 073 058 3876
E-mail: RapakuanaK@dirco.gov.za
Maeba Fhulufhelo
Cell: 060 967 8945
E-mail: Maebaf@dirco.gov.za
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