The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will host a special meeting (a “retreat”) of the Foreign Ministers of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) at Skukuza, Kruger National Park, on 22 – 24 May 2026. The meeting follows a resolution taken at the recent SADC Council of Ministers Meeting, held in Pretoria during March 2026, where it was agreed that SADC Foreign Ministers would go on a “retreat” to reflect on the prevailing geo-political environment in the world and the impact thereof on the region.
South Africa is convening the meeting in its capacity as interim chair of SADC. The meeting will be chaired by Minister Ronald Lamola in his capacity as the Chair of the SADC Council of Ministers.
Media interested in covering the Foreign Ministers’ retreat must complete the accreditation form attached hereto.
Please send the form to mavusob@dirco.gov.za and rapakuanak@dirco.gov.za by close of business on Tuesday, 12 May 2026.
Accreditation enquiries: Ms Kgopotso Rapakuana: 073 058 3876
ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION
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