The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will address the media on current developments relating to South Africa’s foreign policy priorities and programmes. These include engagements with the African Union (AU) and final preparations for the 46th SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government, which is scheduled for 16 and 17 August 2026 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal Province.

The briefing will take place as follows:

Date: Wednesday, 5 August 2026

Time: 10:00 (media to arrive by 09:30)

Venue: DIRCO Media Briefing Room, OR Tambo Building, 460 Soutpansberg Road, Rietondale, Pretoria

RSVP: MavusoB@dirco.gov.za

Enquiries: Mr Chrispin Phiri, Spokesperson for the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation

ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION

OR Tambo Building
460 Soutpansberg Road
Rietondale
Pretoria
0084