The Southern African Development Community (SADC) will convene its 46th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government on 17 August 2026 at the Durban International Conference Centre in Durban City, Republic of South Africa.
His Excellency Mr. Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa will host and chair the 46th SADC Summit under the theme, “Resilient, sustainable and inclusive industrialisation through Infrastructure Development, Agricultural and Critical Minerals Transformation in Pursuit of a Just World”.
The theme emphasises the development of infrastructure, agriculture, and critical minerals to advance industrialisation and build a SADC region that is industrially competitive, climate resilient, socially inclusive, and able to deliver a just and prosperous future for SADC citizens.
The 46th SADC Summit will deliberate on a wide range of issues aimed at accelerating regional integration and development, including the following.
- The State of the SADC region, including global, continental and regional economic trends and updates on the SADC Region’s Socio-Economic and Political Performance, in line with the priorities of the SADC Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISDP) 2020–2030 and Vision 2050.
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The main objectives of SADC are to achieve development, peace and security, and economic growth, to alleviate poverty, enhance the standard and quality of life of the peoples of Southern Africa, and support the socially disadvantaged through regional integration, built on democratic principles and equitable and sustainable development.
Speeches, statements and advisories
- President Cyril Ramaphosa: Conclusion of 46th Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government
- President Cyril Ramaphosa: Statement of acceptance as SADC Chair at 46th Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government
- President Cyril Ramaphosa: 46th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government
- First Lady Dr Tshepo Motsepe: Spousal Luncheon at 46th Ordinary SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government
- President Cyril Ramaphosa : SADC State Banquet Toast
- Executive Secretary of SADC Elias Magosi: Summit of the Ordinary SADC Organ Troika Heads of State and Government
- Police on road closures on major roads and selected streets during 46th SADC Ordinary Summit
- Deputy Minister Thandi Moraka: SADC media welcome cocktail and documentary launch
- Acting Director-General Nomonde Mnukwa: Vote of thanks at SADC media cocktail
- President Cyril Ramaphosa: 46th SADC Summit Public Lecture
- Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli: SADC public lecture
- Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni: Public Lecture by President Cyril Ramaphosa on SADC Vision 2050
- Minister Ronald Lamola: Introduction of President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa at SADC Public Lecture
- President Cyril Ramaphosa SADC public engagement diary, 14 to 17 Aug
- Minister Ronald Lamola: Acceptance speech and opening remarks at SADC Council of Ministers
- SADC Council of Ministers conclude deliberations ahead of the 46th SADC Summit, 14 Aug
- NATJOINTS Chairperson Lt General Tebello Mosikili: NATJOINTS media briefing ahead of 46th Ordinary SADC Summit
- NATJOINTS briefs media ahead of the 46th SADC Summit, 11 Aug
- President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers SADC Summit Public Lecture in Durban, 14 Aug
- Ambassador Tebogo Seokolo: Senior Officials Meeting of the 46th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government
- International Relations and Cooperation on collection of media accreditation for the 46th Ordinary SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government
- SADC Industrialisation Week officially opens in Durban
