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South Africa to host the Fourth Session of the South Africa–Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission

18 August 2026

South Africa will host the Fourth Session of the South Africa–Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission (BNC), in Pretoria this week.

The BNC will focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation in political, economic, infrastructure, energy, migration and security matters, while promoting trade, investment and business opportunities between the two countries.

Media Programme

Ministerial Meeting

Date: Thursday, 20 August 2026

Time: 08:00

Venue: OR Tambo Building, Pretoria

Heads of State Meeting

Date: Friday, 21 August 2026

Time: 08:00

Venue: OR Tambo Building, Pretoria

Members of the media are invited to apply for accreditation by completing the attached spreadsheet and submitting it to MavusoB@dirco.gov.za by Tuesday, 18 August 2026 at 15:00.

Media Accreditation

ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION

OR Tambo Building
460 Soutpansberg Road
Rietondale
Pretoria
0084

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