DIRCO Prepares Media for Upcoming SADC Summit
Details in a press release show that The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will host a media workshop on Monday, 13 July 2026 at 09:30. The meeting will be held via MS Teams – Link: here – Meeting ID: 363 113 709 737 465, Passcode: UT7CQ7Zo. ISSUED BY The OR Tambo Building, Rietondale, Pretoria.

Context
The event represents South Africa’s commitment to facilitating discussions within the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Specifically, it outlines the preparations related to South Africa serving as both Interim Chair and subsequently, as incoming Chair of the organization. The statement does not address the anticipated agenda for the summit itself.
Logistics
The workshop will provide an in-depth briefing to media outlets on preparations for the 46th Ordinary SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government.