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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260624T140000
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SUMMARY:Stakeholder Announcement: SAPS Briefing on Safety and Security Readiness for 30 June 2026: 24 June 2026
DESCRIPTION:Dear Member \nAs we fast approach the looming 30 June\, planned deadline by civil society movements\, requesting the removal of undocumented immigrants in the country\, we are concerned about the safety and security of business operations in our city. It is important that we collaborate all safety and security resources to safeguard business operations during this critical time\, with the city of eThekwini prone to civil unrest following the July 2021 catastrophic events\, it is imperative that we are prepared and ready. \nIt is therefore with the above in mind that\, as business community representative the Durban Chamber requested a business leaders meeting led by SAPS to give us a detailed assessment of state of readiness\, and to see how we can collaborate efforts through our private security measures to ensure the safety of the business community of eThekwini. \nThe SAPS led by Major General Makhoba\, will be addressing the business community of eThekwini\, to give a state of readiness assessment and plan. \nPlease click the RSVP link below to confirm your attendance. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP \n  \nDate: Wednesday\, 24 June 2026 \nTime: 14:00 – 16:00 \nVenue: The Pearl Room\, Oyster Box Hotel\, Umhlanga \n  \nFor further information\, please contact Yamangalisa Mbatha on mbathay@durbanchamber.co.za
URL:https://durbanchamber.co.za/event/stakeholder-announcement-saps-briefing-on-safety-and-security-readiness-for-30-june-2026-24-june-2026/
LOCATION:The Oyster Box\, 2 Lighthouse Rd\, uMhlanga\, KwaZulu-Natal\, 4320\, South Africa
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260602T160000
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SUMMARY:Stakeholder Event: Reimagining Peace – From Absence of Conflict to Presence of Justice
DESCRIPTION:Dear member \nYou are invited to the upcoming Durban Alumni Talk hosted by UCT GSB Alumni Relations in partnership with the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC. \n“Reimagining Peace: From Absence of Conflict to Presence of Justice” \nwill bring together perspectives on climate\, leadership\, justice\, inclusion\, and the interconnected challenges shaping our societies and organisations today. \nJoining us will be: \n· Tafadzwa Mabhaudhi – Director of the Institute of Natural Resources and Extraordinary Professor at the University of Pretoria and the University of KwaZulu-Natal \n· Dr Preeya Daya – is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business and a Research Associate at the Allan Gray Centre for Values-Based Leadership \nTogether\, we will explore how leadership\, sustainability\, dignity\, and collective responsibility intersect within the broader idea of Positive Peace. \nRather than a traditional panel discussion\, this will be an interactive and participatory dialogue creating space for reflection\, engagement\, and emergent thinking with the audience. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP \n  \nDate: 02 June 2026 \nTime: 16:00 – 19:00 \nVenue:Oyster Box – Pearl Room\, 2 Lighthouse Road\,\nUmhlanga\, Durban \nFor further information\, please contact Shezay Govender on GovenderS@durbanchamber.co.za
URL:https://durbanchamber.co.za/event/stakeholder-event-reimagining-peace-from-absence-of-conflict-to-presence-of-justice/
LOCATION:The Oyster Box\, 2 Lighthouse Rd\, uMhlanga\, KwaZulu-Natal\, 4320\, South Africa
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260508T170000
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SUMMARY:Save the Date: Networking Event Launch
DESCRIPTION:  \nDear Member\, \nThe Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC is pleased to invite you to our Launch: The Network Event\, a dynamic platform where ideas become opportunities. Join us to engage with brands\, discover emerging trends\, and connect with industry leaders. \nIn response to valuable member feedback and following careful refinement\, we are proud to introduce our newly reimagined Compacts\, previously known as Forums. The Compact model\, initially piloted in 2025\, has been further enhanced through extensive consultation to strengthen its effectiveness and overall impact. \nThis new structure is designed to encourage meaningful cross-sector collaboration and is firmly aligned with the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC’s revised\nstrategic pillars: Voice\, Accountability\, Investment\, Collaboration\, and Grow. It also complements existing structures\, including the Presidential eThekwini Working Group. \nIn addition\, we are excited to launch a particularly impactful initiative for our SMMEs. Having heard your challenges around access to funding\, we are introducing a dedicated platform\, in partnership with FinFind\, aimed at bridging this gap. This collaboration is designed to empower businesses to secure the financial support needed to grow\, innovate\, and thrive. \nWe warmly invite you to join us for this launch engagement\, where we will unpack the new Compacts\, create purposeful networking opportunities\, and connect like-minded professionals. \nBe part of the conversation and don’t miss this exciting milestone. \nEvent Details \nDate: 08 May 2026 \nTime: 17:00 pm \nVenue: The Murray Grindrod Room\,\n(101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road\, Stamfordhills Durban)
URL:https://durbanchamber.co.za/event/save-the-date-networking-event-launch/
LOCATION:The Murray Grindrod Room\, 101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road\, Stamfordhills\, Durban\, KwaZulu-Natal\, 4001\, South Africa
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260303T130000
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SUMMARY:Presidential Engagement: President Ramaphosa – PeWG Update with the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC and the Business Community Representatives
DESCRIPTION:Dear Member \nSince the launch of the Presidential eThekwini Working Group (PeWG) in February 2024\, constructive collaboration between government and business has delivered important early wins and laid strong foundations for future growth. \nPresident Cyril Ramaphosa will meet with the eThekwini business community to reinforce collaboration and alignment. \nMembers are encouraged to contribute priority issues so that business can continue to speak with one voice\, build confidence\, and support inclusive economic growth in eThekwini. \nEVENT DETAILS \nDate: Tuesday\, 03 March 2026 \nTime: 13:00 – 15:30 \nVenue: Inkosi Albert Luthuli ICC Complex\,\n45 Bram Fischer Rd\, Durban.
URL:https://durbanchamber.co.za/event/presidential-engagement-president-ramaphosa-pewg-update-with-the-durban-chamber-of-commerce-and-industry-npc-and-the-business-community-representatives/
LOCATION:Durban ICC\, Inkosi Albert Luthuli ICC Complex\,\, 45 Bram Fischer Rd\, Durban\, KwaZulu-Natal\, 4001
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