DocumentClosedmedia statement

International Relations and Cooperation on collection of media accreditation for the 46th Ordinary SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government

South African GovernmentRef: GOVNEWS-845313 at https://www.gov.za

Official source

Source domain: gov.za

Collected on 29 July 2026

Always confirm details on the official source before acting.

Our copy (archived 28 July 2026)Official source

What this means

This is a South African government media statement issued by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation. It invites members of the media to collect accreditation for the 46th Ordinary SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government, which South Africa will host in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal on 16–17 August 2026. Accreditation collection is scheduled for 1–16 August 2026 (09:00–17:00 daily) at the Durban Exhibition Centre (Coast of Dreams and Mystrials), and must be collected in person with required documents. Enquiries are provided for Maeba Fhulufhelo and Mpho Phatudi.

What this document offers

Read out of this document by Govermate's AI, in its own words. Each one quotes the line it came from — confirm on the official source before acting.

media accreditation collectionOpen

Collect media accreditation for the 46th Ordinary SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government

Members of the media can collect their accreditation in person for the 46th Ordinary SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government being hosted in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal on 16 and 17 August 2026. Collection runs from 1–16 August 2026 (09:00–17:00 daily) at the Durban Exhibition Centre (Coast of Dreams and Mystrials), and accredited journalists must collect it in person with a valid ID or passport and a press card or a letter of assignment on a media house letterhead.

Who it is for: members of the media/journalists who are accredited for the summit
How to act on it: Go in person to Coast of Dreams and Mystrials, Durban Exhibition Centre during 1–16 August 2026 (09:00–17:00 daily) and bring: a valid ID or passport, and a press card or letter of assignment on a media house letterhead.
Closes: 16 August 2026

Show the line this came from

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

Facts

Places

eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal

Reference

GOVNEWS-845313 at https://www.gov.za

Key Takeaways

46th Ordinary SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government hosted by South Africa
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Summit dates: 16–17 August 2026
Preceding meetings: Council of Ministers from 12 August 2026; Committee of Senior Officials from 6 August 2026
Media accreditation collection dates: 1–16 August 2026
Collection time: 09:00–17:00 daily
Accreditation venue: Coast of Dreams and Mystrials, Durban Exhibition Centre
Required documents: valid ID or passport; press card or letter of assignment on media house letterhead
Accreditation must be collected in person by each accredited journalist
Enquiries: Maeba Fhulufhelo (060 967 8945, Maebaf@dirco.gov.za) and Mpho Phatudi (079 605 2659, Mphop@gcis.gov.za)
Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO)
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)
Maeba Fhulufhelo
Mpho Phatudi
Southern African Development Community (SADC)

Dates

Opening Date

28 July 2026

Closing Date

6 August 2026