The SAVA Mpumalanga Branch
invites you to their
2026 Annual Mini-congress
4-5 September 2026
The Capital Hotel Mbombela
On behalf of the SAVA Mpumalanga Branch, I am pleased to invite your participation at our 2026 Branch Congress, to be held at The Capital Hotel, Mbombela.
I am looking forward to a productive and interactive congress and am confident that you will all enjoy and contribute to the Branch Congress.
You are welcome to contact our Congress Organisers to discuss your requirements for your participation at the Congress.
Dr Jana Prinsloo
Mpumalanga Branch Chairperson
DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION INFORMATION.
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The Capital Hotel, Mbombela
The Capital Mbombela is a 4-star upscale hotel and aparthotel located next to i’Langa Mall in Mbombela (Nelspruit), Mpumalanga. It features 100 hotel rooms and 50 serviced apartments, an outdoor pool, a fitness centre, the Elevate Restaurant and Bar, and one of the city’s largest conference centers.
- Address: Adjacent to i’langa Mall, Mbombela, Mpumalanga.
- Proximity: About 3.8 km from Mbombela Stadium and roughly 25 km (a 20-to-30-minute drive) from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport.
- Convenience: Offers a practical gateway for tourists heading to the Kruger National Park or business travelers needing direct mall and highway access.
- Rooms: Standard hotel rooms alongside 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartment-style suites equipped with kitchenettes or living spaces.
- In-room tech: Free high-speed Wi-Fi (250+ Mbps), air conditioning, and 55-cm plasma TVs with streaming services.
- Leisure & Dining: Outdoor swimming pool with a sun terrace, a modern gym, and the on-site Elevate Restaurant and Bar serving buffet and full English breakfasts.
We invite you to be a key sponsor of the Branch Congress, which will bring together professionals, experts, and industry leaders in veterinary medicine. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your brand, connect with potential clients, and demonstrate your commitment to advancing the veterinary field.
By partnering with us, you’ll gain unparalleled exposure and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of veterinary care.
Join us in making this event a resounding success!
Contact Melanie Pretorius for more information – [email protected]
REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION
Your completed registration and successful payment will be acknowledged via email with confirmation of your requirements according to your registration form. Your registration will only be processed or confirmed once payment has been made. Please contact us at [email protected] if you do not receive your confirmation as this may effect future communications from us.
All registrations must be paid by the closing date.
NAME BADGE
Each delegate will receive a name badge when they check in at the registration desk. The badge will be your official pass to obtain entry to all sessions and social functions. You are responsible for having your badge clearly visible at all times and must be clearly visible at all times to obtain entry to all sessions and to social functions.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Credit Card
Please note online payments can be made directly after registration. Accepted credit cards: MasterCard, Visa.
EFT
Electronic Bank Transfers can be made to:
Account Name: Savetcon (Pty) Ltd
Bank Details: Standard Bank
Branch: Brooklyn (051001)
Account Number: 011846496
Currency: ZAR
Swift Code: SBZAZAJJ
REF: INVOICE NUMBER
CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations must be notified in writing to the Congress Organisers at [email protected]
Cancellations from 17 August 2026 will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
Cancellations on or after 18 August 2026 will receive no refund.
DISCLAIMER
The programme is correct at the time of publishing. The organisers reserve the right to delete, modify or alter items from the programme or to delete, modify or alter any aspect of the congress time tabling and delivery at their sole discretion and without notice. Neither the host organisation(s) nor the Congress Secretariat will accept any liability for any loss or inconvenience caused to any party consequent to such changes.
INSURANCE
Registration fees do not include insurance. It is strongly recommended that at the time you register for the Congress and book your travel you take out an insurance policy of your choice. The policy should include:
- Loss of fees/deposit through cancellation of your participation in the Congress or through cancellation of the Congress
- Loss of international/domestic air fares through cancellation for any reason
- Loss of tour monies through cancellation for any reason including airline or related services strikes within South Africa
- Failure to utilise tours or pre-booked arrangements due to airline delay
- Force Majeure or any other reason
- Medical expenses (including sickness and accident cover)
- Loss or damage to personal property
- Additional expenses and repatriation should travel arrangements have to be altered
- Medical expenses.
Although every effort will be made to ensure your health and safety, the Organizers cannot accept any liability for personal injuries or for loss or damage to property belonging to the delegates, either during, or as a result of the meeting. Please ensure that your property is insured for any eventuality and that you do have adequate personal insurance, medical cover and life insurance.
INDEMNITY
The Participant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless, the Congress Organisers and/or any of their appointed suppliers to the Congress, its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, arising out of or in connection with the Participant’s attendance at the congress, including but not limited to any injury to persons or property, or any violation of applicable laws or regulations. This indemnity obligation shall survive the termination of this agreement and the Participant’s attendance at the congress.
Congress Organisers
SAVETCON Event Management
Melanie Pretorius
[email protected]