The Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation of the Parliament of the Republic of South Africa, in collaboration with the Wits School of Governance and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), has the honour to invite you to attend a Symposium on Migration and Social Cohesion.

The symposium will take place as follows:

Date: Friday, 26 June 2026

Venue: Wits School of Governance, Donald Gordon Auditorium, 2 St David's Place, Parktown, Johannesburg 

Time: 09:00

RSVP: https://wits-za.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MqBWyW_SSCmfVY3CAdDOTA#/registration   

Migration remains a defining feature of South Africa’s socio-economic landscape and the broader African continent. While it contributes significantly to economic growth, entrepreneurship, and cultural diversity, it also presents complex challenges relating to social cohesion and governance capacity. This symposium is convened to foster constructive dialogue across sectors and perspectives, strengthen mutual understanding, and contribute towards countering polarisation within communities. The engagement will examine the drivers and impacts of social tensions linked to migration, highlight community-level experiences and responses, and promote evidence-based approaches to support inclusive and sustainable policy interventions.