A symposium was held in Makhanda where Cyril Ramaphosa met with SADC heads of state to discuss the future of Southern Africa.

The entities involved

• Cyril Ramaphosa →

  President of South Africa since 2018

  • Ramaphosa addressed the Durban Chamber of Commerce on October 28, 2026.09:28
  • President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke at a settlement project in KwaZulu-Natal on October 30, 2026.06:18
• Southern African Development Community →

  intergovernmental trade and development body

  • Russia is strengthening cooperation with the African Union, SADC, and ECOWAS through high-level summits.09:12
  • SADC mandated action in Lesotho, with fighting observed in the East Rand.07:53
• Southern Africa →

  southernmost region of Africa

  • Southern African leaders are grappling with regional challenges, including the SADC summit in Durban, political instability in member states, and regional crises.07:53
  • Romy Parker is working to improve pain management across Southern Africa, serving on the council of the International Association for the Study of Pain.Thu 19:07

Related events

• South Africa hosts a regional summit in Durban involving SADC and the African Union.Aug 17
• Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to sanction Majodina via Parliament.Sep 11
• Ramaphosa, the ANC leader, visited Khayelitsha in the Western Cape to highlight local disparities during his campaign.Oct 19
• Cyril Ramaphosa deployed soldiers to Durban in response to ongoing security concerns.Thu 03:27
• South Africa serves as a vital logistics and financial hub for SADC, contributing to continental economic integration.Aug 4