SA, Zimbabwe Presidents to convene for Bi-National Commission

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to host his Zimbabwean counterpart, President Emmerson Mnangagwa for the Fourth Session of the South Africa–Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Pretoria.

The two leaders will review progress in implementing existing bilateral commitments and to identify opportunities to further strengthen relations between South Africa and Zimbabwe.

Established in April 2015, the BNC serves as the central mechanism for managing and advancing the strategic partnership between South Africa and Zimbabwe.

To date, more than 33 agreements and memoranda of understanding have been concluded between the two countries across various areas of cooperation.

His Excellency President @CyrilRamaphosa will, on Friday, 21 August 2026, host His Excellency President Emmerson Mnangagwa of the Republic of Zimbabwe for the Fourth Session of the South Africa–Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Pretoria. https://t.co/EV0rqit1e0 — The Presidency (@PresidencyZA) August 19, 2026