Deputy President Mashatile to address the closing session of the 9th SA TB Conference

Deputy President Paul Mashatile, in his capacity as the Chairperson of the South African National AIDS Council (SANAC), will on Thursday, 11 June 2026 address the closing session of the 9th South African Tuberculosis (TB) Conference taking place at Birchwood Hotel & O.R Tambo Conference Centre in Boksburg, Gauteng Province, from 08 - 11 June 2026.

Held under the theme "Vuka, Let's Unite Towards a TB-Free World!", the Conference serves as a national platform for Government, academia, civil society, development partners, healthcare professionals, researchers and communities to reflect on progress made in the fight against TB and identify measures required to accelerate South Africa's response to the epidemic.

The elimination of TB remains a national priority. Government, together with civil society, development partners, research institutions, communities and the private sector, continues to strengthen efforts to end TB as a public health threat and address its impact on vulnerable communities, economic productivity and the health system.

The Deputy President's address will reaffirm Government's commitment to ending TB, acknowledge the progress achieved to date, and call for renewed partnerships to address persistent challenges, including TB mortality, TB/HIV co-infection, drug-resistant TB and the socio-economic impact of the disease on households and communities.

Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the event as follows:

Date: Thursday, 11 June 2026
Time: 09h00 (Venue opens at 07h00)
Venue: Birchwood Hotel & O.R Tambo Conference Centre, Boksburg

Members of the media who wish to cover the address must RSVP to Ms Tshiamo Selomo (The Presidency) on 066 118 1505 or Nelson Dlamini (SANAC) on 078 731 0213.

Media enquiries: Mr Keith Khoza, Acting Spokesperson to the Deputy President, on 066 195 8840

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria