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President to deliver SADC summit public lecture

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The document is a SAnews.gov.za news item stating that President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver a keynote public lecture at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in Durban. It is part of South Africa’s programme hosting the 46th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) in Durban on 16–17 August 2026. The public lecture is scheduled for Friday, 14 August 2026 and will focus on translating SADC Vision 2050 into practical programmes and measurable outcomes, including regional integration, industrialisation, infrastructure development, peace and inclusive development.

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Keynote public lecture on translating SADC Vision 2050 into action

Attend a public lecture where President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver a keynote address and the event will provide a platform for high-level reflection and public dialogue on practical pathways for advancing regional integration, industrialisation, infrastructure development, peace, security and inclusive development in Southern Africa.

Who it is for: people from different sectors of society, including 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 date; the document does not describe registration or how to submit questions.
Closes: 14 August 2026

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The Public Lecture on Friday, 14 August 2026, will provide a platform for high-level reflection and public dialogue on practical pathways for advancing regional integration, industrialisation, infrastructure development, peace, security and inclusive development in Southern Africa.

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Places

KwaZulu-Natal, eThekwini

Reference

GOVNEWS-83286 at https://www.sanews.gov.za

Key Takeaways

President Cyril Ramaphosa to deliver keynote public lecture
Venue: University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban
Public lecture date: Friday, 14 August 2026
46th SADC Summit dates: 16–17 August 2026
Summit theme: Translating SADC Vision 2050 into Action: Pathways Towards Solidarity, Equality and Shared Prosperity
Council of Ministers meetings start: 12 August 2026
Committee of Senior Officials meetings start: 6 August 2026
Public lecture focus: regional integration, industrialisation, infrastructure development, peace and inclusive development
President Cyril Ramaphosa
The Presidency
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Durban
Southern African Development Community (SADC)
Council of Ministers
Committee of Senior Officials
SAnews.gov.za
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)

Dates

Opening Date

2 August 2026

Closing Date

6 August 2026