Migration tops the domestic and global agenda as Bafana Bafana kick off the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico City.

Phala Phala inquiry begins, Madlanga Commission resumes, Ramaphosa hosts Ruto and Bafana Bafana arrive in Mexico.

Interest rates, artificial intelligence, local elections and Bafana Bafana’s World Cup preparations dominate the week’s agenda.

Parliament considers water reform legislation while Cape Town hosts major water and energy conferences and Zero Carbon Charge expands its EV network.

ANC leaders meet over Phala Phala as Parliament’s police committee considers the matter and the President faces questions in the National Assembly.

The Democratic Alliance caucus elects an MP to lead the party in Parliament, and the NHI Act heads to the ConCourt.