On behalf of the SAVA Southern Free State & Northern Cape Branch, I am pleased to invite your participation at our 2026 Branch Congress, to be held the Protea Hotel Marriott in Kimberley.

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 Claudia Cordel
SAVA Southern Free State & Northern Cape Branch Chairperson

TO REGISTER, CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW:
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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 01 July 2026 will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
Cancellations on or after 02 July 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.