The SADC anthem melody was approved by Summit in Mauritius and member states are expected to play it at all major SADC events, at SADC Day and SADC Creators Day commemorations

SADC, SADC dawn of our certainty

SADC, SADC dawn of a better future

And hope for regional and universal integration

Towards our peoples unity and harmony

Cradle of humanity

Cradle of our ancestors

Let us praise with joy, the realisation of our hopes

And raise the banner of solidarity

SADC, SADC SADC, SADC dawn of our certainty