20 MARCH 2026

REMINDER

MEDIA ADVISORY

MINISTER TAU TO BRIEF MEDIA ON STATE OF READINESS FOR THE 2026 SOUTH AFRICA INVESTMENT CONFERENCE

The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau, will brief members of the media on Government’s state of readiness for the Sixth South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC 2026).

The briefing will outline key priorities of the Conference and provide an update on preparations as the country convenes investors, business leaders and development partners to engage on investment opportunities across sectors of the economy.

MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA ARE INVITED AS FOLLOWS:

Date: Monday, 23 March 2026
Time: 14:00
Venue: GCIS, Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Schoeman St, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0028

Media confirmations should be directed to:
Keneilwe Mashaba GCIS: Keneilwe@gcis.gov.za or 0636504196
Tshilidzi Mugovhoro: TMugovhoro@thedtic.gov.za or 082 879 6792

Media enquiries:

Kaamil Alli – Ministerial Spokesperson
Mobile: +27 82 520 6813
WhatsApp: +27 82 520 6813
E-mail: KAlli@thedtic.gov.za
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OR

Bongani Lukhele – Director: Media Relations
Tel: (012) 394 1643
Mobile: 079 5083 457
WhatsApp: 074 2998 512
E-mail: BLukhele@thedtic.gov.za
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Issued by Government Communication and Information System on behalf of The Department of Trade Industry and Competition