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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260624T140000
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DTSTAMP:20260820T223722
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC":MAILTO:info@durbanchamber.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260710T170000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260710T203000
DTSTAMP:20260820T223722
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T100617Z
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SUMMARY:BizVoice Network: 10 July 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \nDear Member \n  \nThe Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC is pleased to invite you to our next BizVoice Network. After closing off another significant Youth Month in June\, the networking event will continue celebrating youth and provide a dynamic platform to network\, receive practical advice on how to position your business and be inspired by thought leader speakers. \nThis event is open to anyone who is interested in business networking\, from all sectors whether you’re starting out or more established. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to engage with like-minded professionals\, keep up with relevant insights\, and connect with industry leaders. \nJoin us for another session of purposeful networking and connection. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP \n  \nDate:10 July 2026 \nTime: 17:00pm \nVenue: Durban Country Club – The Murray Grindrod Room\, (101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road\, Stamford Hill\, Durban) \n  \nFor further information\, please contact Yamangalisa Mbatha on mbathay@durbanchamber.co.za
URL:https://durbanchamber.co.za/event/stakeholder-announcement-bizvoice-network-10-july-2026/
LOCATION:Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC\, Murray Grindrod Room\, 101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road\, Stamford Hill\, Kwa-Zulu Natal\, 4001\, South Africa
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260716T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260716T120000
DTSTAMP:20260820T223722
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T100542Z
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SUMMARY:Infrastructure Working Group: 16 July 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \nDear Member \n  \nThe Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC invites you to attend a physical session centred on the theme: “How Can Business Navigate eThekwini’s Water Infrastructure Challenges? “. The session will be held on 16 July 2026 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Durban EDGE Offices\, 6 Rosetta Road\, Windermere\, Durban. \nThis strategic session will deliver a comprehensive overview of the private sector’s perspective on the current crisis\, examining its impact on business operations and outlining expectations from government. The discussion will be followed by an update from eThekwini Municipality on the state of water and sanitation infrastructure\, including capital projects across all regions. The session will further address key challenges and planned interventions. Don’t miss out on this strategic session!. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP \n  \nDate: 16 July 2026 \nTime: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm \nVenue: Durban EDGE Offices\, 6 Rosetta Road\, Windermere\, Durban. \n  \nFor further information\, please contact Shezay Govender on GovenderS@durbanchamber.co.za
URL:https://durbanchamber.co.za/event/stakeholder-announcement-infrastructure-working-group-16-july-2026/
LOCATION:Durban EDGE Offices\, 6 Rosetta Road\, Windermere\, Durban\, 6 Rosetta Road\, Windermere\, Durban
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260728T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260728T120000
DTSTAMP:20260820T223722
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SUMMARY:Economic Affairs\, Trade and Investment Working Group: 28 July 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \nDear Member \n  \nThe Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC invites you to attend its Economic Affairs\, Trade and Investment Working Group on 28 July 2026 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Murray Grindrod Room\, Durban Country Club\, 101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road\, Stamford Hill\, Durban\, 4001. \nThis strategic session will highlight the importance of SACPCMP-registered Safety Professionals in mitigating legal liabilities within the construction and petrochemical sectors. The presentation will cover legal compliance\, hazard identification\, competency verification\, incident management\, safety audits\, emergency preparedness\, and other key aspects of workplace safety. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP \n  \nDate: 28 July 2026 \nTime: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm \nVenue: Murray Grindrod Room\, Durban Country Club\, 101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road\, Stamford Hill\, Durban\, 4001 \n  \nFor further information\, please contact Bharrie Pillay on pillayb@durbanchamber.co.za
URL:https://durbanchamber.co.za/event/economic-affairs-trade-and-investment-working-group-28-july-2026/
LOCATION:Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC\, Murray Grindrod Room\, 101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road\, Stamford Hill\, Kwa-Zulu Natal\, 4001\, South Africa
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260730T083000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260730T120000
DTSTAMP:20260820T223722
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SUMMARY:Stakeholder Announcement: Stakeholders Business Seminar: 30 July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Dear Member \nJoin Mbusi Car Rental\, in partnership with the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC\, FNB\, and Ukhozi FM\, for the Stakeholders Business Seminar on 30 July 2026\, from 08:30 am – 12:00 pm. \nDiscover how South Africa’s SMMEs can overcome funding barriers\, access alternative finance opportunities\, and position themselves for sustainable growth. Gain practical insights\, connect with industry leaders\, and network with fellow entrepreneurs committed to driving economic transformation. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP \nDate: 30 July 2026 \nTime: 08:30 am – 12:00 pm \nVenue: Royal Majestic Hotel Durban (12-14 Walnut Rd\, Durban Central\, Durban\, 4001) \nFor further information\, please contact Nompumelelo Mdladla on nompumelelo@sigpeople.com
URL:https://durbanchamber.co.za/event/__trashed-2/
LOCATION:Royal Majestic Hotel Durban\, 12-14 Walnut Road\,\, Durban Central\, Durban\,\, KwaZulu-Natal\, 4001\, South Africa
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260813T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260813T120000
DTSTAMP:20260820T223722
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SUMMARY:Safety and Justice Working Group Online- 13 August 2026
DESCRIPTION:Dear Member \nThe Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC invites you to attend its Safety and Justice Working Group online meeting on 31 July 2026 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. This session will be held online. A meeting link will be shared with all registered attendees prior to the event. \nPresentation summary: \nThis insightful session will be held virtually on MS Teams (link to be shared upon RSVP) and will unpack: \n– An overview of the current safety and security environment in KwaZulu-Natal\, including the prevailing crime situation across the province. \n– An update on anti-foreign national sentiments and the progress made in addressing the situation to date. \nPresenter for the session: \n– Udeen Singh\, Lead\, DCCI Safety and Justice Working Group \n  \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP \n  \nDate: 13 August 2026 \nTime: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm \nVenue: Online Platform \nFor further information\, please contact Shezay Govender on GovenderS@durbanchamber.co.za
URL:https://durbanchamber.co.za/event/safety-and-justice-working-group-online-13-august-2026/
LOCATION:KwaZulu-Natal
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ORGANIZER;CN="Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC":MAILTO:info@durbanchamber.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260820T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260820T120000
DTSTAMP:20260820T223722
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SUMMARY:ICT and SMME Working Group: 20 August 2026
DESCRIPTION:Dear Member \nThe Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC invites you to attend its ICT and SMME Working Group on 20 August 2026 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Murray Grindrod Room\, 101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road\, Stamford Hill\, Durban\, 4001. \nPresentation summary: \nJoin the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC for its ICT/SMME Combined Working Group engagement on 20 August 2026 at 10:00. The masterclass will cover the following\, in plain language and without a product pitch: \n– The predictable pattern behind lost business: why leads go cold\, follow-ups get missed\, and revenue quietly disappears. \n– Why this happens: manual processes\, disconnected tools\, and communication scattered across too many channels. \n– Why digitisation is not optional for African SMEs\, with a plain-language response to the three most common objections: cost\, complexity\, and time. \n– Practical\, real-world scenarios drawn from the South African SME context\, including local businesses defending their customer base against national retail chains. These scenarios will be worked through with the room rather than simply presented. \n– A short case study showing how a large institution uses the same core principles to manage a high-volume enquiry and intake pipeline\, demonstrating that the underlying approach can scale from a five-person business to a national university. \n– A practical breakdown of where to start: content and brand presence for start-ups\, a shared CRM for growing sales teams\, and full CRM\, business intelligence\, and AI automation for larger businesses and corporate members. \n– A clear\, honest look at AI in the workplace\, positioned as a tool that makes existing teams more productive rather than a threat that replaces them. \nPresenter for the session: \n– Muhle Ndwalane\, Founder & MD\, Asante Tech Solutions \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP \nDate: 20 August 2026 \nTime: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm \nVenue: Murray Grindrod Room\, 101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road\, Stamford Hill\, Durban\, 4001. \nFor further information\, please contact Bharriey Pillay on pillayb@durbanchamber.co.za
URL:https://durbanchamber.co.za/event/ict-and-smme-working-group-20-august-2026/
LOCATION:Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC\, Murray Grindrod Room\, 101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road\, Stamford Hill\, Kwa-Zulu Natal\, 4001\, South Africa
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260825T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260825T120000
DTSTAMP:20260820T223722
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SUMMARY:NPO Working Group: 25 August 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \nDear Member \n  \nThe Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC invites you to attend its NPO Working Group on 25 August 2026 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Innovate Durban Co-Lab\, Umkhumbane Entrepreneurial Centre\, 240 Harry Gwala Road\, Wiggins\, 4091. \n  \nPresentation summary: \nThe session will focus on Strengthening NPO Funding Readiness: Navigating the NLC Application Portal\, Compliance Requirements and Due Diligence for Successful Registration and Funding Applications. \nThis insightful workshop is designed for non-profit organisations\, equipping them with the knowledge and tools needed to prepare compliant\, competitive and complete National Lotteries Commission funding applications. \nDon’t miss this valuable opportunity to strengthen your organisation’s funding readiness and improve your preparedness for successful funding applications. \n  \nPresenter for the session: \n– Njabulo Mpungose\, Client Liaison Supervisor\, the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) \n  \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP \n  \nDate: 25 August 2026 \nTime: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm \nVenue: Innovate Durban Co-Lab\, Umkhumbane Entrepreneurial Centre\, 240 Harry Gwala Road\, Wiggins\, 4091. \n  \nFor further information\, please contact Shezay Govender on GovenderS@durbanchamber.co.za
URL:https://durbanchamber.co.za/event/npo-working-group-25-august-2026/
LOCATION:Innovate Durban Co-Lab ( Umkhumbane Entrepreneurial Centre\, 240 Harry Gwala Road\, Wiggins\, 4091)\, 12-14 Walnut Road\,\, Durban Central\, Durban\,\, KwaZulu-Natal\, 4001\, South Africa
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260825T160000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260825T180000
DTSTAMP:20260820T223722
CREATED:20260812T043827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T043949Z
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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting (AGM): 25 August 2026
DESCRIPTION:Dear Member \n  \nThe Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC will be held at the Durban Chamber offices at 101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road (Durban Country Club) on Tuesday\, 25 August 2026\, from 16:00 to 18:00. \n  \nAGENDA \n• Welcome\n• Confirmation of Minutes: 2025 AGM\n• Presidential Address\n• Presentation of 2025 Annual Financial Statements\n• Confirmation of current auditors for the 2026 financial year\n• Consideration of any other business\n• Closure \nPlease note: \n1. Only members in good standing will be permitted to participate in any matters arising. For the purpose of establishing good standing\, the membership record date will be 14 August 2026. \n2. A member in good standing may nominate a proxy to represent them. A proxy form should be requested\, completed\, and returned prior to the meeting. Proxies will be required to furnish proof of identity at the meeting. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP \n  \nDate: 25 August 2026 \nTime: 16:00 – 18:00 \nVenue: 101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road (Durban Country Club) \n  \nFor further information\, please contact Yamangalisa Mbatha on mbathay@durbanchamber.co.za
URL:https://durbanchamber.co.za/event/annual-general-meeting-agm-25-august-2026/
LOCATION:Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC\, Murray Grindrod Room\, 101 Isaiah Ntshangase Road\, Stamford Hill\, Kwa-Zulu Natal\, 4001\, South Africa
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260826T173000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260826T183000
DTSTAMP:20260820T223722
CREATED:20260820T131025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T131437Z
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SUMMARY:Johannesburg Launch Of The Durban Shipping Chamber: 26 August 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \nDear Member \n  \nThe Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry NPC invites you to attend the Johannesburg Launch of the Durban Shipping Chamber on 26 August 2026\, from 17:30 – 18:30\, at Bowmans\, 11 Alice Lane\, Sandhurst\, Sandton\, 2196. \nAligned with South Africa’s Comprehensive Maritime Transport Policy\, the Durban Shipping Chamber is a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening Durban’s position as Africa’s premier port city and maritime gateway. \nBringing together stakeholders across shipping\, logistics\, ports and marine services\, the Chamber will create a platform for collaboration\, industry growth and greater alignment on policy and opportunities shaping South Africa’s maritime sector. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP \n  \nDate: 26 August 2026 \nTime: 17:30 pm – 18:30 pm \nVenue: Bowmans\, 11 Alice Lane\, Sandhurst\, Sandton\, 2196 \n  \nFor further information\, please contact Bharriey Pillay on pillayb@durbanchamber.co.za
URL:https://durbanchamber.co.za/event/johannesburg-launch-of-the-durban-shipping-chamber-26-august-2026/
LOCATION:Innovate Durban Co-Lab ( Umkhumbane Entrepreneurial Centre\, 240 Harry Gwala Road\, Wiggins\, 4091)\, 12-14 Walnut Road\,\, Durban Central\, Durban\,\, KwaZulu-Natal\, 4001\, South Africa
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