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Five-Year Mini-Summit & New Leadership Inauguration
30 October 2026 · Moses Kotane Research Institute (MKRI), Durban. Celebrating five years of catalysing rural transformation.
2022 – 2026
Past event · held on 30 October 2026
Five years of rural development
In 2026 KZN CRD marks five years of catalysing rural transformation. We will inaugurate our new leadership and convene partners from government, traditional leadership, business and communities at the Five-Year Mini-Summit in Durban.
- New leadership inauguration. Welcoming the team that will lead KZN CRD into its next five years.
- MoU with the Moses Kotane Research Institute. A proposed three-year partnership on rural digital skills, agri-enterprise, grassroots innovation and the green economy.
- Partner engagement. Banking for cooperatives, the proposed National Centre for Rural Development and new investment opportunities.
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Seats are limited. Please RSVP so we can plan catering and seating. You will receive a confirmation email with your reference number.
Timings and directions will be shared with confirmed guests closer to the date.
Previous event
Thank you for celebrating five years with us
The KZN CRD Five-Year Mini-Summit and New Leadership Inauguration took place on 30 October 2026 at the Moses Kotane Research Institute in Durban. Highlights and photos will be shared here soon.
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