It's all systems go ahead of the 9th Southern African Customs Union Heads of State and Governments' Summit on Friday.

The summit scheduled to take place in Cape Town, South Africa, follows a series of SACU institutional meetings.

South Africa is expected to host the 9th Summit of the Southern African Customs Union this week in Cape Town.

The summit will bring together the heads of state and governments and representatives of the five SACU member states on Friday.

The Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Executive Secretary, Dumisani Masilela, has said the union plays a vital role in the management of the regions' economies.

Masilela made the remarks during a courtesy visit to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.