South Africa will host the 46th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, on 16 and 17 August 2026.
The Summit will be preceded by meetings of the Council of Ministers, starting on 12 August 2026, and the Committee of Senior Officials, starting on 6 August 2026.
Members of the media are invited to collect accreditation as follows:
Date: 1 – 16 August 2026
Time: 09:00–17:00 daily
Venue: Coast of Dreams and Mystrials, Durban Exhibition Centre
Required documents for collection
- Valid ID or passport
- A press card or letter of assignment on a media house letterhead
Media accreditation must be collected in person by each accredited journalist.
Enquiries:
Maeba Fhulufhelo
Cell: 060 967 8945
E-mail: Maebaf@dirco.gov.za
Mpho Phatudi
Cell: 079 605 2659
E-mail: Mphop@gcis.gov.za
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