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SA’s SADC Chairmanship: From Summit Promises to Regional Action
SA’s SADC Chairmanship: From Summit Promises to Regional Action
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In this Nnete Fela Show, we take a closer look at the 46th SADC Ordinary Summit and South Africa’s new role as chair of the Southern African Development... 17.08.2026, Sputnik Africa
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SA’s SADC Chairmanship: From Summit Promises to Regional Action
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In this Nnete Fela Show, we take a closer look at the 46th SADC Ordinary Summit and South Africa’s new role as chair of the Southern African Development Community.
The SADC heads of state summit has come and gone, with regional leaders placing industrialisation, infrastructure development, agriculture, critical minerals and regional trade at the centre of the agenda.The real question is whether these ambitious commitments can translate into tangible benefits for ordinary citizens.We explore the push for greater intra-regional trade, value addition and beneficiation of Africa’s critical minerals, stronger infrastructure and logistics networks, food security, tourism integration and the importance of peace and stability across Southern Africa.The episode also examines the challenges facing the region, including migration, unemployment, economic inequality and the need for stronger public awareness of what SADC means for its citizens.To assess South Africa’s priorities during its year-long chairship, Nnete Fela Show host Seakga Tladi speaks directly to senior government officials, including Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola, Deputy Minister Thandi Moraka, Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya and government communications officials.Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Thandi Moraka discusses the continued need for unity among the SADC grouping. She emphasises that unity is what gave Southern Africa independence.What is the plan for SA’s SADC Chairship?Tune into this Nnete Fela to find out.► Listen to all episodes of the Nnete Fela Show.► Check out this podcast on your favorite platforms: Apple Podcasts | Castbox | Deezer | Spotify | Pocket Casts | Podcast Addict | Afripods
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SA’s SADC Chairmanship: From Summit Promises to Regional Action
18:30 17.08.2026 (Updated: 18:37 21.08.2026) In this Nnete Fela Show, we take a closer look at the 46th SADC Ordinary Summit and South Africa’s new role as chair of the Southern African Development Community.
The SADC heads of state summit has come and gone, with regional leaders placing industrialisation, infrastructure development, agriculture, critical minerals and regional trade at the centre of the agenda.
The real question is whether these ambitious commitments can translate into tangible benefits for ordinary citizens.
We explore the push for greater intra-regional trade, value addition and beneficiation of Africa’s critical minerals, stronger infrastructure and logistics networks, food security, tourism integration and the importance of peace and stability across Southern Africa.
The episode also examines the challenges facing the region, including migration, unemployment, economic inequality and the need for stronger public awareness of what SADC means for its citizens.
To assess South Africa’s priorities during its year-long chairship, Nnete Fela Show host Seakga Tladi speaks directly to senior government officials, including Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola, Deputy Minister Thandi Moraka, Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya and government communications officials.
Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Thandi Moraka discusses the continued need for unity among the SADC grouping. She emphasises that unity is what gave Southern Africa independence.
“Remember, this is a region that was colonized and it is through that unity of purpose that we have managed to come out of that era of colonization into an era of democracy.” Moraka says.
What is the plan for SA’s SADC Chairship?
Tune into this Nnete Fela to find out.
► Listen to all episodes of the Nnete Fela Show. ► Check out this podcast on your favorite platforms: Apple Podcasts | Castbox | Deezer | Spotify | Pocket Casts | Podcast Addict | Afripods 
