President Ramaphosa to deliver SADC Summit Public Lecture
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Public Lecture: SADC Summit Public Lecture (keynote address by President Ramaphosa)
A Public Lecture will be held at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville Campus in Durban on Friday, 14 August 2026 at 10h00, with the keynote address by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The lecture is presented as an opportunity for people from different sectors of society to participate in discussions about the regional integration agenda and strengthen public ownership of SADC’s Vision 2050.
- Who it is for
- people from different sectors of society; policymakers, academics, business leaders, regional experts, diplomats, students and members of the public
- How to act on it
- Attend the Public Lecture at the stated venue and time.
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The Public Lecture is an opportunity for people from different sectors of society to participate in discussions about the regional integration agenda and strengthen public ownership of SADC’s Vision 2050.
Media accreditation RSVP for the Public Lecture
Members of the media wishing to cover the event must RSVP using the provided media accreditation link by Tuesday, 04 August 2026. Media accreditation will be collected on Friday, 14 August 2026 at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville Campus (Sports Centre).
- Who it is for
- members of the media wishing to cover the event
- How to act on it
- RSVP on the provided link by Tuesday, 04 August 2026; collect media accreditation on Friday, 14 August 2026 at the stated location; use the listed contacts for enquiries.
- Closes
- 4 August 2026
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Media accreditation : Members of the media wishing to cover the event are requested to RSVP on the following link by Tuesday, 04 August 2026: https://mrs.gcis.gov.za/?q=SADC-Presidential-Public-Lecture
Facts
Places
KwaZulu-Natal, eThekwini, City of Tshwane, Gauteng
Reference
GOVNEWS-10317 at https://www.thepresidency.gov.za
Key Takeaways
- President Cyril Ramaphosa to deliver keynote address at a Public Lecture
- Date: Friday, 14 August 2026
- Time: 10h00 (media to arrive at 08h00am)
- Venue: University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville Campus, Durban
- Theme: Translating SADC Vision 2050 into Action: Pathways Towards Solidarity, Equality and Shared Prosperity
- Public Lecture part of programme for South Africa hosting the 46th SADC Summit
- Media RSVP deadline: Tuesday, 04 August 2026
- Media accreditation link: https://mrs.gcis.gov.za/?q=SADC-Presidential-Public-Lecture
- Media accreditation collection: Friday, 14 August 2026 at UKZN Westville Campus (Sports Centre)
- Media accreditation enquiry: Ms Patience Mtshali, 083 376 9468
- Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, media@presidency.gov.za
- Issued by: The Presidency, Pretoria
- President Cyril Ramaphosa
- The Presidency
- South Africa
- Southern African Development Community (SADC)
- University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)
- Westville Campus
- Ms Patience Mtshali
- Vincent Magwenya
Dates
Opening Date
1 August 2026
Closing Date
4 August 2026