The week is set to be defined by diplomatic fallout and military escalation following strikes on Iran over the weekend.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will deliver his Budget Speech in the National Assembly on Wednesday.

Parliament will hold a two-day debate on the President’s State of the Nation Address.

President Ramaphosa will deliver his State of the Nation Address to a joint sitting of Parliament on Thursday.

Students are assembling at tertiary institutions all over the country.

A Cabinet Lekgotla will be held in Pretoria this week to set national priorities for the new year.