GAUTENG – Parliament and the Gauteng Provincial Legislature will host the 19th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) Africa Region at Emperors Palace in Gauteng from 16 to 20 June 2026. The conference will bring together 63 parliamentary presiding officers from national and sub-national legislatures across Africa to discuss ways of strengthening democracy, accountability and sustainable development on the continent. The opening ceremony will take place on Tuesday, with Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola expected to deliver the keynote address.
Held under the theme “Proactive Parliaments and Sustainable Development: An Imperative for Political Stability in Africa,” the conference will focus on enhancing public trust in governance, strengthening parliamentary leadership, empowering youth for sustainable development, and leveraging technology for growth. The gathering aims to promote the exchange of best practices among legislative leaders and reinforce the role of parliaments in advancing political stability and development across Africa.
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