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Final Invitation & Registration - SAUA 2021
33rd Biennial Congress of the
    South African Urological Association

     Final Invitation &
        Registration
Workshops & Masterclasses: 26 – 28 October 2021
        Congress: 28 – 31 October 2021
 Monte Bello Estate, Bloemfontein, South Africa

                     Congress hosted by
           South African Urological Association (SAUA)
        Department of Urology, University of the Free State
                      in co-operation with the
       South African Urological Nurses Association (SAUNA)
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Preliminary Programme at a Glance
Click here for the Contents of Workshops & Masterclasses
Workshop 1:                 Tuesday, 26 October (08:30 – 17:00) • Department of Urology, UFS • Urethroplasty (Live cases and short lectures)
                    Wednesday, 27 October                       Thursday, 28 October                            Friday, 29 October             Saturday, 30 October                 Sunday, 31 October
            07:30 Registration                          07:30 Registration                              08:00 Exhibition till 17:00       08:00 Exhibition till 17:00           08:00 Exhibition
            08:30 Workshop 2:                           08:00 Workshop 4:                               Session 2                         Session 6                                   (till 10:30)
                  Hypospadia Workshop                          (Live cases & short lectures):           08:30 Main Urology Session        08:30 Main Urology Session            Session 9
                  & Paediatric Urology Masterclass             Topic: HoLEP                             08:30 Moderated Poster Session    08:30 Moderated Poster Session        08:30 Interactive debate on
                  (Live cases & short lectures)                Sponsor: TBC                             08:30 SAUNA                       08:30 SAUNA                                 urological controversies
                  Venue: Department of Urology, UFS            Venue: Department of Urology, UFS
            08:00 Workshop 3:                           All Thursday Masterclasses                                                                                                     Best Moderated Posters
Morning

                  Laparoscopic skills                   will take place at Monte Bello Estate
                  Presented by: Prof Renaud Bollens     08:00 Masterclass 1:
                  Sponsor: Surgical Innovations               Robotic Surgery in Urology
                  Venue: Department of Urology, UFS           Sponsor: Pinnacle Surgical
            10:30 Refreshments                          10:30 Refreshments                              10:00 Refreshments & Exhibition   10:00 Refreshments & Exhibition       10:00 Refreshments
            11:00 Workshop 2 continues                  11:00 Workshop 4 continues till 12:00           Session 3                         Session 7                             Session 10
            11:00 Workshop 3 continues                  11:00 Masterclass 1 continues till 12:30        10:45 Main Urology Session        10:45 Main Urology Session            10:30 Ethics Session
                                                                                                        10:45 Moderated Poster Session    10:45 Moderated Poster Session              Mediation
                                                                                                        10:45 SAUNA                       10:45 SAUNA
            13:00 Lunch                                 12:30 Lunch & Exhibition open                   12:15 Lunch & Exhibition          12:15 Lunch & Exhibition              12:00 Congress Closure
                                                                                                        12:30 CMSA meeting
            14:00 Workshop 2 continues                  13:15 Masterclass 2:                            Parallel Trade Symposia:          Parallel Trade Symposia:              12:15 Shuttles depart to
            14:00 Workshop 3 continues                        Uroradiology & Ultrasound                 13:00 – 13:50 Trade Symposium 1   13:00 – 13:50 Trade Symposium 3             airport
                                                              Sponsor: K2 Medical                                     Sponsor: MSD              Sponsor: Surgical Innovations
                                                        13:15 Masterclass 3:                            13:00 – 13:50 Trade Symposium 2   13:00 – 13:50 Trade Symposium 4
                                                              Urogynaecology & Urodynamics                            Sponsor: Astellas         Sponsor: Pinicle Surgical
                                                              Sponsor: TBC
                                                                                                        Session 4                         Session 8
Afternoon

                                                        14:00 SAUA EXCO Meeting                         14:00 Main Urology Session        14:00 Main Urology Session
                                                                                                        14:00 Moderated Poster Session    14:00 Moderated Video Session &
                                                                                                        14:00 SAUNA                             Moderated Poster Session
                                                                                                                                          14:00 SAUNA
            15:30 Refreshments                          15:15 Refreshments & Exhibition                 15:00 Refreshments & Exhibition   15:30 Refreshments & Exhibition
            16:00 Workshop 2 continues                  15:45 Masterclass 2 continues                   Session 5
            16:00 Workshop 3 continues                  15:45 Masterclass 3 continues                   15:30 Main Urology Session
                                                                                                        15:30 Moderated Poster Session
                                                        17:00   Masterclasses adjourn
                                                                                                        15:30 SAUNA
                                                        17:30   Session 1: Official Opening (Plenary)
                                                                                                        16:50 Adjourn
                                                        17:45   SAUA Honorary Lecture
            17:00 Adjourn                                                                               17:00 SAUA & SIU AGM              17:00 Adjourn
                                                        18:15   Invited lectures
            Evening at leisure                          19:00 Welcoming Function                        19:00 Free State Opskop /         18:30 Gala Dinner & Awards
Evening

                                                              Monte Bello Estate (Lapa)                       Jamboree / Mokete                 Leopards & Lace
                                                                                                              De Oude Kraal Estate

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Deprivation Therapy for Prostate Volume Reduction, Lower Urinary Tract Symptom Relief and Quality of Life Improvement in Men with Intermediate- to High-risk Prostate Cancer: A
Randomised Non-Inferiority Trial of Degarelix versus Goserelin plus Bicalutamide. Clinical Oncology. 2013;25: 190-196. 7. Crawford ED. et al. Intermittent androgen deprivation with
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Contents
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Invitation                                                              5
Venue: Bloemfontein & Monte Bello Estate                                5
Who should attend                                                       6
Further information & Important dates                                   6
Congress website                                                        6
Enquiries                                                               6
Invited International Speakers                                          7
Workshops & Masterclasses                                               8
Social functions                                                       10
Accompanying person’s programme                                        11
Registration                                                           12
  Registration procedure                                               12
  Payment options                                                      12
  Fee entitlements                                                     12
  Cancellation policy                                                  12
  Registration fees                                                    13
Accommodation arrangements                                             15
Travel arrangements, shuttle service & car rental                      16
Awards at the biennial SAUA congress                                   17
General information                                                    17

      Thank you to Ferring Pharmaceuticals
           for sponsoring this invitation.

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Invitation
Dear Friends and Colleagues
On behalf of the SAUA and the University of the Free State, it is my honour
to invite you to the 33rd Biennial Congress of the South African Urological
Association from 28 to 31 October 2021 at Monte Bello Estate in Bloemfontein;
the heart of the Free State.
It will be our pleasure to host you both scientifically and socially to celebrate       Venue: Bloemfontein & Monte Bello Estate
the 50th anniversary of the Department of Urology of the University of the              As South Africa’s judicial capital, Bloemfontein has become known through the
Free State. The members of the South African Urological Nurses Association              years as the “central city” and “the hospitable city”. These designations indicate
(SAUNA) will also be joining.                                                           that it is a city in which not only residents, but also visitors, tourists and congress
We have invited exceptional international speakers, but would like to encourage         delegates can feel truly at home and welcome.
our local Urologists to participate in greater numbers as we have the talent,           Bloemfontein has created a true blend in which somehow the past, the present
expertise and knowledge amongst us. We also plan pre-congress problem                   and the future have been encapsulated. What keeps the past so alive is the
solving masterclasses and workshops (26 – 28 October 2021).                             unobtrusive and almost natural inclusion of an impressive and historical heritage
Come and enjoy the fresh, unpolluted air and wide open spaces. Allow yourself           into the very life of a modern, developing city.
to surrender to the invigorating Free State hospitality. We are looking forward         Graceful charm is to be seen all along the historical, tree-lined President Brand
to welcoming you!                                                                       Street, a declared national conservation area. Stately museum buildings stand
Freddie Claassen                                                                        proudly visible at the ends of bustling main streets in the business district, while
Chair                                                                                   monuments and memorials, almost unnoticeable, are preserved even in built-up
                                                                                        suburbs. A variety of attractions await the visitor to this friendly city – from the
                                                                                        unique blend of gracious old world charm to ultra-modern, high-tech sophistication.

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Bloemfontein hosts the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa, the Franklin
Game Reserve on Naval Hill, the Maselspoort Resort and the Sand du Plessis
                                                                                        Enquiries
Theatre. The city hosts numerous museums, including the National Women’s                Organising Committee
Monument, the Anglo-Boer War Museum, the National Museum and the                        (Only enquiries relating to the contents of the academic programme):
Oliewenhuis Art Museum. Bloemfontein also hosts sub-Saharan Africa’s first
digital planetarium, the Naval Hill Planetarium and the Boyden Observatory, an          Congress chair                              Academic programme
astronomical research observatory erected by Harvard University.                        Prof Freddie Claassen                       Dr Jos Myburgh
Monte Bello Estate, Bloemfontein’s top conference and function venue                      Tel:    +27 (0) 51 405 3542                Tel:     +27 (0) 51 405 3542
will be this year’s congress venue. With its natural beauty, spacious venues              E-mail: claassen@ufs.ac.za                 E-mail: myburghjj@ufs.ac.za
and a dedicated banqueting team Monte Bello Estate is, along with its relaxed
                                                                                                                                    Prof Schalk Wentzel
environment, close to the city. They offer exceptional facilities, fabulous food,
and five-star service in an idyllic country setting.                                                                                  Tel:    +27 (0) 51 405 3542
                                                                                        SAUA matters
                                                                                                                                      E-mail: profschalk1@gmail.com
                                                                                        Ms Monique Taljaard
                                                                                        (Executive Assistant)                       Dr Wickus Fourie
   Who should attend                                                                      Tel:     +27 (0) 21 2000 445               Tel:     +27 (0) 51 405 3542
                                                                                          E-mail: admin@saua.co.za                   E-mail: wcksfourie@gmail.com
     •   Urologists                            •   General practitioners
     •   Registrars                            •   Medical Officers
                                                                                        South African Urological Nurses Association (SAUNA)
     •   Urology Nurses
                                                                                        Ms Wilma van Schalkwyk                      Ms Mariet Kruger
                                                                                         Tel:    +27 (0) 82 955 9648                 Tel:     +27 (0) 82 565 8667
                                                                                         E-mail: wilmavs@urology.co.za               E-mail: marietk@urology.co.za
Further information & important dates
Deadline for submission of abstracts:                   26 February 2021
                                                                                                   Organisational & administrative aspects /
Acceptance of abstracts:                                26 March 2021                                    exhibitions & sponsorships:
Preliminary programme on website:                       16 April 2021                     R K Communication
                                                                                          Rhyno Kriek    General
Deadline for early bird registrations:                  30 July 2021
                                                                                          Heyns du Preez Sponsorships & Exhibitions
Block bookings expire at hotels                         1 September 2021                  Amelia Koch    Registration

                                                                                          Tel.:   Domestic calls:      051 436 7733
                                                                                                  International calls: + 27 51 436 7733
  Congress Website                                                                        E-mail: saua2021@rkcommunication.co.za
  www.SAUA2021.co.za                                                                      Fax:    086 60 60 555

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Invited International speakers
Speaker                           Institution / City                                         Country                    Fields of expertise
Prof Paul Abrams                  University of Bristol                                      England                    Urodynamics, Endourology & Urogynaecology

Dr Renaud Bollens                 University Nord de France, Lille                           France & Belgium           Laparoscopy, Oncology and functional urology
                                  Wallonie Picarde Hospital, Tournai, Belgium
Prof Chris Chapple                Secretary General of the European Association of Urology   United Kingdom             Functional reconstruction of the lower urinary
(EAU Sponsored speaker)           (EAU)                                                                                 tract and the underlying pharmacological control
                                  Sheffield Teaching Hospitals                                                          mechanisms, and provides a tertiary service in
                                                                                                                        lower urinary tract reconstructive surgery
Dr Paddy Dewan                    Melbourne                                                  Australia                  Paediatric Urology

Prof Andreas Gross                Academic Hospital Asklepios Barmbek, Hamburg               Germany                    Endo urology & lasers in urology

Prof Ahmed Hadidi                 Sana Klinikum Offenbach, Goethe University Frankfurt       Germany                    Paediatric Surgery & Hypospadias

Prof Francisco Martins            University of Lisbon                                       Portugal                   Genitourethral reconstruction, Pelvic and
(SAUA Sponsored speaker)                                                                                                Genitourethral Trauma & Vesicovaginal and
                                                                                                                        Rectovaginal Fistula
Dr Padma Rao                      The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne                    Australia                  Uroradiology

Prof Fred Witjes                  Radboud University, Nijmegen                               The Netherlands            Uro-oncology

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Workshops & Masterclasses
                                                                                   Workshop 3: Laparoscopic skills
                                                                                   Wednesday, 27 October (08:00 – 17:00)
 Workshop 1: Urethroplasty
                                                                                   Dept of Urology, University of the Free Sate
 Tuesday, 26 October (08:30 – 17:00)                                               Presenters: Dr Renaud Bollens, Dr Mohammed Kolia,
    Dept of Urology, University of the Free Sate                                               Dr Fabienne Absil & Dr Jos Myburgh
    Presenters: Prof Francisco Martins, Prof André van der Merwe &                 Sponsor: Surgical Innovations
                  Prof Freddie Claassen
                                                                                   A full day skills lab workshop with focus on laparoscopic surgery for the
    A full day workshop focusing on reconstruction of the adult male urethra       Urologist. Lectures on important theoretical concepts in laparoscopic
    for a range of pathologies - including simple and complex infective            surgery, semi-live demonstrations of specific procedures, panel discussion
    stricture disease, management of failed previous surgeries and traumatic       on prevention and management of complications and practical stations for
    posterior urethral stenosis. Consists of live surgical demonstration and       demonstration and practice of various skills including tips and tricks for
    several short and informative lectures and panel discussions.                  optimising the use of equipment.

                                                                                   Workshop 4: HoLEP
 Workshop 2: Hypospadia & Paediatric Urology                                       Thursday, 28 October (08:00 – 12:00)
             masterclass                                                           Dept of Urology, University of the Free Sate
 Wednesday, 27 October (08:30 – 17:00)                                             Facilitator: Dr Johan Venter
                                                                                   Presenters: Dr Fernando Sancha (Spain), Dr Santosh Bugwandin &
 Dept of Urology, University of the Free Sate                                                   Dr Fernando Sancha
 Presenters: Prof Ahmed Hadidi, Prof Paddy Dewan, Prof John Lazarus &              Sponsor: (TBC)
              Prof Freddie Claassen
 A full day workshop focusing on hypospadia repair with live cases.                A half day workshop on Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate
 Informative lectures and panel discussions on best practice in Pediatric          for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Includes live cases and short lectures
 Urology for pathology such as PUJ obstruction, Vesico-ureteral reflux,            on patient selection, operative technique, data on outcomes as well as
 Ureteral duplication, posterior urethral valves and enuresis.                     technical and safety aspects of the procedure.

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Masterclass 1: Robotic surgery in Urology
Thursday, 28 October (08:00 – 12:30)
Monte Bello Estate
Presenters: Dr Gawie Bruwer, Dr Thys Englebrecht, Dr Dirk Ligthelm,
            Dr Johan Coetzee, Dr Francois Boezaart, Dr Anesh Naidoo,
            Dr Greg Boustead, Dr Conray Moolman, Dr Mahesh Dhanjee
            & Dr Lance Coetzee
Sponsor: Pinnacle Surgical
A half day masterclass including lectures, panel discussions and semi-live
demonstrations on topics such as robot-assisted laparoscopic radical
prostatectomy, salvage radical prostatectomy, partial nephrectomy,
complications during robotic procedures and its management and
information regarding training pathways and introduction of robotic
surgery into your practice. The Da Vinci simulator will also be available
for practical skills demonstration.

Masterclass 2: Uroradiology & Ultrasound                                          Masterclass 3: Urogynecology & Urodynamics
Thursday, 28 October (13:15 – 17:00)                                              Thursday, 28 October (13:15 – 17:00)
Monte Bello Estate                                                                Monte Bello Estate
Presenters: Dr Padma Rao & Prof Freddie Claassen                                  Presenters: Prof Paul Abrams, Prof Ettiene Henn, Dr Lisa Kaestner &
Sponsor: K2 Medical                                                                           Dr Wickus Fourie
                                                                                  Sponsor: Karl Storz (TBC)
A half day masterclass in Urologic radiology consisting of lectures, panel
discussions and practical sessions. Selected topics are included such as          A half day masterclass in Urogynecology and functional female urology
maximizing the yield of ultrasound in pediatric urology and functional            consisting of lectures, semi-live demonstrations and panel discussions. The
urology, the role and interpretation of multiparametic MRI of the prostate,       relevant topics will include pelvic organ prolapse, overactive bladder, stress-
and various aspects of TRUS-MRI fusion prostate biopsy. Relevant                  and mixed urinary incontinence in terms of: clinical assesment, functional
equipment will be available for demonstration and hands-on practice.              assesment, radiologic assesment including transperineal ultrasound and
                                                                                  best practice for management of the various conditions.

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Social Functions

 Welcoming Function
 Thursday, 28 October, 19:00
 Dress: Casual
 Cost:  Free of charge for all delegates registered for the entire congress
        R 350 for additional guests.
 Venue: Monte Bello Estate

 Free State Opskop / Mokete / Jamboree
 Friday, 29 October, 18:00
 A unique evening not te be missed!
 Dress: Casual
 Cost: R490 for each guest attending this function
 Venue: De Oude Kraal Country Estate
        De Oude Kraal Country Estate is situated on a 6th generation
        Merino sheep farm in the Free State allowing you to experience
        the best of country lifestyle near Bloemfontein. Being true to the
        Merino Sheep farm, most of the dishes are inspired by the farm.

 Gala Dinner & Awards
 Saturday, 30 October, 19:00
 Dress: Smart attire
 Cost: R490 for each guest attending this function
 Venue: Leopards and Lace
        Situated in the idyllic surrounds of Spitskop, just 3km outside
        Bloemfontein, Leopards and Lace offers a little of the nostalgia,
        romance and tranquillity only the Free State can offer.

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Accompanying person’s programme
Bloemfontein City Tour
Friday, 29 October 2021
R600 / person (Lunch, refreshments & entrance fees included)
08:30 Depart from the Southern Sun Bloemfontein
13:00 Lunch
15:00 Depart to Southern Sun Bloemfontein
• National Women’s Memorial (Commemorating women and children who died
  in concentration camps 1899 -1902) & Anglo-Boer War Museum
  Click here for more information
• Maphikela House - Mr Thomas Maphikela played an important role in the struggle
  against Apartheid. He also was one of the founding members of the ANC.                  • Show at the Naval Hill Digital Planetarium
  Click here for more information                                                           Click here for more information
• Waaihoek Wesleyan Church - Birthplace of the ANC
                                                                                          • Oliewenhuis Art Museum
• First Raadsaal Museum - Oldest building in the city and first school, parliament          Click here for more information
  and museum
  Click here for more information                                                         Kimberley Big Hole & Magersfontein Battlefield
• Old Presidency - House of the Free State Republican Presidents                          Saturday, 30 October 2021
  Click here for more information                                                         R900 / person (Lunch, refreshments & entrance fees included)
• Fountain of Bloemfontein - Birthplace of the City                                       08:00 Depart from Southern Sun Bloemfontein
• Supreme Court of Appeal                                                                 10:00 Kimberley Big Hole
  Click here for more information                                                               Click here for more information.
• The Fourth Raadsaal - Legislature of the Free State                                     12:00 Depart
  Click here for more information                                                         13:00 Magersfontein Battlefield
• Naval Hill & Franklyn Game Reserve                                                            Click here for more information.
  Click here for more information                                                         14:30 Depart to Bloemfontein
• Second tallest statue of Pres Nelson Mandela in South Africa                            16:30 Arrive at Southern Sun Bloemfontein

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                                                                                                               Cancellation policy
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(R100 discount for online registrations)

No VAT payable                                        EARLY BIRD                      STANDARD FEE       LATE FEE
Please refer to fee entitlements                      UNTIL 30 JULY                     FROM 1 AUG     FROM 16 OCT
CONGRESS: ENTIRE DURATION (Workshops & masterclasses excluded)
SAUA members*                                                             R 7 500          R8 500         R 9 900
Non-members                                                               R9 900         R10 900         R11 900
Registrars, MOs & GPs                                                     R3 900           R4 900          R5 900
Nurses                                                                    R2 500           R3 000          R3 500
Additional company delegates**                                            R 5 500          R6 500          R7 500

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SAUA members*                                                          R3 500 / day     R4 000 / day    R4 500 / day
Non-members                                                            R4 500 / day     R5 000 / day    R5 500 / day
Registrars, MOs & GPs                                                  R1 800 / day     R2 300 / day    R2 800 / day
Nurses                                                                 R1 500 / day     R1 700 / day    R1 900 / day
Additional company delegates**                                         R2 500 / day     R3 000 / day    R3 500 / day

PRE-CONGRESS WORKSHOPS                                                EARLY BIRD      STANDARD FEE      LATE FEE
                                                                      UNTIL 30 June     FROM 1 JULY    FROM 20 AUG
Workshop 1: Urethroplasty                                                R1 200            R1 500         R1 800
Tuesday, 26 Oct (08:30 – 17:00) Department of Urology, UFS
Two parallel workshops (please choose one):                               R1 200           R1 500          R1 800
Wednesday, 27 Oct (08:00 – 17:00) Department of Urology, UFS
Workshop 2: Hypospadia & Paediatric Urology Masterclass
OR
Workshop 3: Laparoscopic skills
Workshop 4: HoLEP                                                           R600             R800          R1 000
Thursday, 28 Oct (08:00 – 12:00) Department of Urology, UFS
(Parallel to Robotic Surgery Masterclass at Monte Bello Estate)

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MASTERCLASSES                                                               EARLY BIRD           STANDARD FEE              LATE FEE
                                                                                                                           UNTIL 30 June          FROM 1 JULY            FROM 20 AUG
                                               Morning masterclass:                                                           R600                   R800                   R1 000
                                               Thursday, 28 Oct (08:00 – 12:30) Monte Bello Estate
                                               Masterclass 1: Robotic Surgery
                                               (Parallel to HoLEP Workshop at the UFS)
                                               Two afternoon parallel masterclasses (please choose one):                        R600                   R800                   R1 000
                                               Thursday, 28 Oct (13:15 – 17:00) Monte Bello Estate
                                               Masterclass 2: Uroradiology & Ultrasound
                                               OR
                                               Masterclass 3: Urogynaecology & Urodynamics

                                               SOCIAL FUNCTIONS
                                               Welcoming Function                                    The Welcoming Function is free of charge for delegates registered for the
                                               (Thursday, 28 October)                                entire academic congress.
                                                                                                     R350 for additional unregistered guests
                                               Vrystaatopskop / Mokete / Jamboree                    R490 for each guest attending this function
                                               (Friday, 29 October)
                                               Gala Dinner & Awards                                  R490 for each guest attending this function
                                               (Saturday, 30 October)

                                               ACCOMPANYING PERSON’S PROGRAMME
                                               Bloemfontein City Tour - Friday, 29 October                                                                             R600
                                               Kimberley Big Hole & Magersfontein Battlefield - Saturday, 30 October                                                   R900
                                              * “Members” refers to fully paid-up SAUA members.
                                              ** “Additional company delegates” refers to the additional trade delegates after the two free delegates.
                                                 Please note that ONLY trade delegates / representatives in the service of companies participating in the Trade Exhibition OR involved as
                                                 sponsors will be allowed to attend the congress.

                                                                            You are personally responsible for full payment of these fees in
                                                                            the event that your institution or company does not pay them.

                                                                     • Click here to register ONLINE (R100 discount for online registrations)
                                                                       OR
                                                                     • Click here to download a registration form in Microsoft Office Word Format
                                                                       OR click here to download a registration form in Adobe PDF Format

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Accommodation arrangements
                                                                                          Parking & Wi-Fi:        Free
                      You are responsible for your own
                  accommodation arrangements & payment.                                   Website:                https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bfnwi-
                                                                                                                  protea-hotel-bloemfontein-willow-lake/
We have secured group accommodation at the following two hotels:                          How to make a           Option 1: Click here to reserve your room (TBC)
Protea Hotel Willow Lake & Southern Sun Bloemfontein.                                     reservation:                      (Preferred option)

PLEASE NOTE: These rooms will be reserved for congress delegates until                                            Option 2: Send an e-mail to Julia Khosimere with
                                                                                                                            complete details.
1 September 2021 and will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
  •• Rates include breakfast & 15% VAT, but exclude incidental expenses &
     1% tourism levy.
  •• Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
  •• All the hotels have complimentary Wi-Fi available.
  •• The accommodation establishment’s cancellation policy will apply.
  •• Check-in time: 15:00 (An early check-in, if required, may be requested               Southern Sun Bloemfontein
     and will be prioritised. This is, however, not guaranteed.)                          Travel time to          17 Minutes. Click here for directions from the hotel
  •• Check-out time: 10:00                                                                Monte Bello Estate:     to the venue.
                                                                                          Reservation number:     544951
                                                                                          Rates:                  Single:       R1 650 (Breakfast & 15% VAT included)
                      WE URGE YOU TO BOOK NOW!                                                                              R1 850 (For both guests, breakfast & 15%
                                                                                                                  Double:
                                                                                                                            VAT included)
                                                                                          Contact person:         Thabo Nonyawo
   Protea Hotel Willow Lake                                                               Tel:                    +27 (0) 51 444 1253
                                                                                          E-mail:                 thabo.nonyawo@tsogosun.com
   Travel time to             16 Minutes. Click here for directions from the hotel
   Monte Bello Estate:        to the venue.                                               Parking & Wi-Fi:        Free
   Reservation number:        297300 (TBC)                                                Website:                https://www.tsogosun.com/southern-sun-
                                          R1 550 (TBC) (Breakfast & 15% VAT                                       bloemfontein
   Rates:                     Single:
                                          included)                                       How to make a           Option 1: Click here to reserve your room (TBC)
                              Double:     R1 880 (TBC) (For both guests, breakfast        reservation:                      (Preferred option)
                                          & 15% VAT included)                                                     Option 2: Send an e-mail to Thabo Nonyawo with
   Contact person:            Julia Khosimere                                                                               complete details.

   Tel:                       +27 (0) 51 412 5400
   E-mail:                    Julia.khosimere@proteahotels.com

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Other accommodation:
         Google is a very good option to find a suitable guest house
             in the northern neighbourhoods of Bloemfontein.

 Bloemfontein Accommodation Association
 You could also find several guest houses in the northern neighbourhoods of
 Bloemfontein on this website: https://bloemfonteinaccommodation.co.za/

  Contact person:         Isabel Nel
  Tel:                    082 687 8555
  E-mail:                 info@bloemfonteinaccommodation.co.za
  Website:                https://bloemfonteinaccommodation.co.za/

 Dias Guest House
  Travel time to             14 Minutes. Click here for directions from the
  Monte Bello Estate:
  Rates:
                             guest house to the venue.
                             Single:     R990 (Breakfast & 15% VAT included)
                                                                                     Travel arrangements, shuttle service & car rental
                             Double:    R1 100 (For both guests, breakfast &         You are responsible for your own travel arrangements to and from Bloemfontein.
                                        15% VAT included)
                                                                                     Please note there will be a shuttle service between the Bram Fischer
  Contact person:            Rhoda Schutte                                           Airport, Monte Bello Estate, the two hotels listed under Accommodation
  Tel:                       +27 (0) 51 436 6225                                     Arrangements (Protea Hotel Willow Lake & Southern Sun Bloemfontein) and
  E-mail:                    info@diasgh.co.za                                       the two social function venues.
  Parking & Wi-Fi:           Free                                                    There will be a shuttle to transport delegates from the venue to the airport at
  Website:                   www.diasgh.co.za                                        12:15 on Sunday, 31 October 2021. Please indicate if you would like to make
  How to make                Option 1: Click here to reserve your room               use of this option when registering.
  a reservation:                       (Preferred option)
                                                                                     The shuttle service is free of charge!
                             Option 2: Send an e-mail to Rhoda Schutte with
                                       complete details.                             Duration of the trip from the airport to Monte Bello Estate and the
                                                                                     hotels: Approximately 20 minutes
                                                                                     We also arranged special rates for the duration of the congress with Bidvest Car
          Please reserve your room before 1 September 2021                           Rental. Please click here to reserve your car: Bidvest Car Rental Reservation (TBC)

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Awards at the biennial SAUA congress
Click here for more information.

General information
Annual General Meetings
Friday, 29 October 2021
17:00   SAUA AGM & SIU AGM

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points
The congress has been accredited by the Health Professions Council of South
Africa and registered for CPD points.

Language
The official language of the congress will be English. No simultaneous translation
into any other language will be provided.

Currency
ZAR South African Rand.

Climate
Temperature: Average low 9o C to average high 24o C. Jacket could be essential
for the evenings.

Electricity
The electricity supply in South Africa is 220 / 230 volts, AC 50 Hz.

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Insurance
The Congress organisers cannot accept any liability for personal injuries sustained,
or for loss of, or damage to, property belonging to Congress participants (or
their accompanying persons), either during or as a result of the Congress. Please
check the validity of your own insurance.

Visas
It is strongly recommended that all travellers check the latest visa requirements
with the nearest South African Embassy or Consulate before travelling, OR visit
http://www.sa-venues.com/tourist_and_visitor_information_.htm#Visa
The passports of all travellers entering South Africa must contain at least two
clean (unstamped) visa pages each time entry is sought.
Travellers entering South Africa from countries where yellow fever is endemic
are often required to present their yellow World Health Organisation (WHO)
vaccination record or other proof of inoculation. If they are unable to do so, they
must be inoculated at the airport in order to be permitted entry.

Special dietary requirements
Halaal & vegetarian: Please indicate your requirements on the registration form.
Kosher meals & other dietary preferences: Please contact the organisers
in this regard.

Time zone
South Africa is GMT + 2 hours.

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