Minister Lamola Addresses the High-Level SADC Strategic Workshop in Pretoria

DIRCO, in partnership with UNISA’s Thabo Mbeki School of Public and International Affairs, this week convened a Strategic Reflection Workshop. This high‑level engagement forms part of South Africa’s preparations for assuming the 46th SADC Chairship, creating a platform for government stakeholders, scholars and policy experts to collectively assess South Africa’s evolving role within the SADC region. The workshop’s outcomes will directly contribute to shaping a renewed national SADC Engagement Strategy, strengthening South Africa’s policy coherence, leadership posture and regional priorities. These insights will guide South Africa’s agenda during its upcoming Chairship (August 2026-August 2027), ensuring its leadership advances deeper regional integration, peace, security, and inclusive development in alignment with SADC Vision 2050 and the AU’s Agenda 2063.