DURBAN - Heads of SADC states are gathering in Durban for the 46th Ordinary Summit.
It comes as security concerns grow after three people were arrested trying to gain unauthorised access to the venue.
Two Congolese nationals tried to enter with stolen or fake accreditation on Sunday.
Last week, a Zimbabwean national tried to enter under the guise of being a performing artist.
But NatJoints says it's confident security measures in place will keep all leaders and delegations safe.
Heads of State will discuss ways to develop infrastructure to industrialise the region and benefit from its critical minerals.
They will also get updates on regional socio-economic developments.
High on the agenda will be the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and elections in Zambia that have been marred by violence.