The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will host a special meeting (a "retreat") of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) at Skukuza, Kruger National Park, on 22 and 23 May 2026. T ...
SADC Ministers of Foreign Affairs to Chart a Unified Regional Response to Global Geopolitical Shifts
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) will convene a Retreat of Ministers of Foreign Affairs from 22 to 24 May 2026 at Skukuza, Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga, South Africa. This high-level gathering will provide a strategic platform for M ...
Closing Remarks by Honourable Ronald Lamola, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation on the occasion of the Inter-Departmental Workshop on the RISDP 2020–2030 in the context of South Africa’s Chairship of SADC, Conference 1, O.R. Tambo Building, DIRCO, Friday, 24 April 2026
Programme Director, Ambassador Tebogo Seokolo, DDG: Africa, Senior officials from government departments, Representatives of state-owned enterprises and public entities, Representatives from the SADC Secretariat, Esteemed scholars and experts, Distin ...
Minister Lamola to speak at the closing of the SADC Inter-Departmental Workshop hosted by DIRCO
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will deliver the closing remarks at the three-day High-Level Inter-Departmental Workshop hosted by DIRCO. Held from 22 to 24 April 2026, the workshop is aimed at developing a strat ...
DIRCO to host inter-departmental workshop on South Africa’s chairship of SADC
On Wednesday, 22 April 2026, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will convene a three-day High-Level Inter-Departmental Workshop to develop a strategy and identify priorities for South Africa’s Chairship of SADC. The Workshop ...
Statement by His Excellency Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa and Chairperson of SADC, on the occasion of the Southern Africa Liberation Day, 23 March 2026
Once again on this day, 23 March 2026, we celebrate the Southern Africa Liberation Day – one of the most significant milestones in our shared journey toward freedom and independence as a regional community. We honour, with deep respect and gratitude, the ...
Closing Remarks by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation and Chairperson of the SADC Council of Ministers, Honourable Ronald Lamola, on the occasion of the Council of Ministers Meeting, Pretoria, Republic of South Africa, 13 March 2026
Honourable Mr Mulambo Haimbe, SC, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Zambia, and Incoming Chairperson of the SADC Council of Ministers, Honourable Prof. Amon Murwira, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International ...
SADC Council of Ministers Closing Session on Friday, 13 March 2026
The Meeting of the SADC Council of Ministers, currently underway in Pretoria, will conclude on Friday, 13 March 2026. Members of the media are invited to the Closing Session as follows: Date: Friday, 13 March 2026 Time: 11:00 (media to arrive by 10 ...
Opening Remarks by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation and Chairperson of the SADC Council of Ministers, Honourable Ronald Lamola, on the occasion of the Council of Ministers Meeting, Pretoria, Republic of South Africa, 12 March 2026
Honourable Professor Amon Murwira, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of the Republic of Zimbabwe, and Outgoing Chairperson of the SADC Council of Ministers, Honourable Mulambo Haimbe, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Zambi ...
Opening Remarks by the Chairperson of the SADC Standing Committee of Senior Officials, Ambassador Tebogo Seokolo, Pretoria, Republic of South Africa, 7 March 2026
Your Excellency, Mr. Elias Mpedi Magosi, Executive Secretary of SADC, SADC Deputy Executive Secretaries, Distinguished Senior Officials and Experts from Member States, SADC Secretariat Staff, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good morning! It is my singular ...
Deputy Minister Moraka to host a SADC outreach in Mpumalanga
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Thandi Moraka, will host a community outreach focussing on South Africa's role as interim and upcoming Chair of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Organised in partnership ...
Minister Lamola to address Strategic Reflection Workshop on South Africa’s role in the SADC
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will on Thursday, 26 February 2026, address the Strategic Reflection Workshop jointly hosted by the DIRCO and the University of South Africa (UNISA) under the theme: A renewed Sout ...
South Africa to host Ordinary Meeting of the SADC Council of Ministers
South Africa is the Interim Chair of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and is set to host the Ordinary Meeting of the SADC Council of Ministers under the theme: Advancing Industrialisation, Agricultural Transformation and Energy Transition ...
President Ramaphosa receives briefing from Madagascar
President Cyril Ramaphosa hosted Colonel Michael Randrianirina, President of the Refoundation of the Republic of Madagascar, for a briefing at Mahlamba Ndlopfu, the Official Residence in Pretoria. Colonel Randrianirina briefed President Ramaphosa on th ...
Closing Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the virtual Extraordinary Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government, 17 December 2025
Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, We have come to the end of our meeting. Allow me to once more thank you for your participation. We also extend our appreciation to the Ministers and senior officials for the preparatory work that went into t ...
Opening Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the virtual Extraordinary Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government, 17 December 2025
Your Excellency Emmerson Mnangagwa, President of the Republic of Zimbabwe and outgoing Chairperson of SADC, Your Excellency Peter Mutharika, President of the Republic of Malawi and Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security, Your Ex ...
President Ramaphosa to chair virtual Extraordinary SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, in his capacity as the interim Chairperson of Southern African Development Community (SADC), address the opening and participate in a virtual Extraordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Go ...
Remarks by Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Mr Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile, on the occasion of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, 58th Plenary Assembly Session, Durban International Convention Centre, 30 November 2025
Directors of Ceremonies, Our hosts, the Mayor of Ethekwini, Councillor Xaba, Speaker of the KZN Legislature, Honourable Boyce, The Speaker of the National Assembly in South Africa, Honourable Thoko Didiza, Speakers and Members of Parliament from SADC ...
Deputy President Mashatile to address the opening of SADC’s 58th Parliamentary Forum in Durban
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Sunday, 30 November 2025, deliver an opening address (virtually at the 58th Plenary Assembly of the Southern African Development Community's Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) held at Inkosi Albert Luthuli International ...
Opening Remarks by President Ramaphosa during the virtual Extraordinary SADC Summit, 7 November 2025
Your Excellency, President Dr Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, President of the Republic of Zimbabwe and the Outgoing Chairperson of SADC, Your Excellency, President Professor Peter Mutharika, President of the Republic of Malawi and the Chairperson of the SA ...
Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa delivering the 45th Ordinary Summit of SADC Vote of Thanks on behalf of Heads of State and Government, 17 August 2025
Your Majesty - King Mswati III, Your Excellency, President Andry Rajoelina, President of the Republic of Madagascar and Chairperson of SADC, Your Excellency, President Dr Lazarous Chakwera of the Republic of Malawi and the Chairperson of the SADC Organ ...
President Cyril Ramaphosa to participate in the 45th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government
President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Antananarivo in the Republic of Madagascar to participate in the 45th Ordinary Summit of Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government, which takes place on Sunday, 17 August 2025. ...