SADC officials are expected to meet in Durban in August to discuss areas including industrial advancement and cooperation on political, defence, and safety matters, according to reports citing SADC planning and South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO). Both outlets report that migration is not currently listed on the agenda for the summit or meeting. Despite this, DIRCO says South Africa expresses “readiness” to discuss migration if the issue is raised during the engagement process. The reporting indicates that the August discussions are focused on established cooperation areas among member states, with migration not scheduled as a specific agenda item. At the same time, South Africa’s position suggests openness to addressing migration-related concerns within the broader scope of regional coordination, even though it is not part of the formal agenda as currently set. No details are provided in the excerpts on timelines for potential migration discussions beyond the indication of readiness, nor are specific outcomes described.