Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will deliver his Budget Speech in the National Assembly on Wednesday.
Monday 23 February
Minister of Health Aaron Motsoaledi will host a meeting of SADC health ministers in Sandton to coordinate responses on HIV, TB, malaria, non-communicable diseases and outbreak preparedness.
Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber and the Special Investigations Unit will host a joint briefing in Pretoria to release an interim report on alleged maladministration in the Department of Home Affairs.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi delivers the State of the Province Address at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg.
Dr Olexander Scherba, the Ukrainian Ambassador to South Africa will address the Cape Town Press Club on the conflict with Russia.
Police are expected to conclude their forensic search of Royal Lodge in Windsor as part of the investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor following his arrest last week.
The UN Security Council meets to discuss the situation in the Central African Republic.
Ramadan continues, with Eid al-Fitr expected around 19-20 March, subject to moon sighting.
Tuesday 24 February
The National Assembly holds a plenary sitting, including a ministerial statement on the state of readiness of the post-school education and training system for the 2026 academic year.
Also in Parliament:
- The Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources receives an update on progress to curb illegal mining.
- The Portfolio Committee on Agriculture receives an update from the department on the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak and control measures.
- The Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition engages the National African Federated Chamber of Commerce on allegations that the Industrial Development Corporation is prejudicing black business.
- The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs receives a briefing from Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa on declaring Gender Based Violence a national disaster.
- The Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies receives updates on its AI policy framework.
Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso leads a delegation to the International Conference on Agrarian Reform and Rural Development in Cartagena, Colombia.
US President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address to Congress, days after the Supreme Court curbed his use of emergency powers to impose tariffs.
Today marks the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development opens in Bangkok to review progress on the Sustainable Development Goals.
California Governor Gavin Newsom releases his memoir Young Man in a Hurry amid speculation of a possible US presidential bid.
Wednesday 25 February
Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana delivers the Budget Speech in the National Assembly and tables the Fiscal Framework, Appropriation Bill and Division of Revenue Bill. He will be seeking to avoid a repeat of last year’s postponement caused by disagreements with his coalition partners over VAT.
Also in Parliament:
- The Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy receives a briefing from Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and the National Energy Regulator of SA on electricity tariff hikes.
- The Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans considers the Defence Amendment Bill and Military Discipline Supplementary Measures Amendment Bill.
- The Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements receives briefings on abandoned and hijacked buildings, blocked housing projects, and governance concerns at the National Housing Finance Corporation.
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde delivers the State of the Province Address at Conville Community Hall in George.
Municipal by-elections take place in the City of Johannesburg (Gauteng), Nongoma (KwaZulu-Natal) and Polokwane (Limpopo).
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz begins a two-day visit to China, meeting Premier Li Qiang and President Xi Jinping.
South Africa Women face Pakistan Women in Centurion in the second ODI of the series.
Thursday 26 February
National Treasury hosts a post-Budget breakfast in Cape Town.
Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane delivers the State of the Province Address at the Provincial Legislature in Bhisho.
North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi delivers the State of the Province Address at the Provincial Legislature in Mahikeng.
Northern Cape Premier Zamani Saul delivers the State of the Province Address at Bergsig Sports Ground in Springbok.
StatsSA will announce the Producer Price Index for January 2026.
Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will be deposed as part of the US Congressional investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
The South African Open Championship begins at Stellenbosch Golf Club.
South Africa face West Indies in a T20 World Cup Super 8 match in Ahmedabad.
Friday 27 February
The Democratic Alliance opens nominations for positions at its upcoming April elective congress. There is considerable interest in who will stand for party leader following John Steenhuisen’s announcement that he will not seek re-election.
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Willie Aucamp briefs the media at Kruger National Park on his first 100 days in office.
In Parliament:
- Parliament’s appropriations and finance committees receive a briefing from the Minister of Finance on the 2026 Budget.
- The Joint Standing Committee on Defence receives the Military Ombud’s 2024–25 annual report, including outstanding recommendations and unpaid SANDF allowances.
- The Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies receives briefings on governance reforms and regulatory gaps, including ICASA plans to address skills shortages.
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli delivers the State of the Province Address at Woodburn Rugby Stadium in Pietermaritzburg.
Bill Clinton will be deposed by the US Congress to give testimony regarding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
The funeral of civil rights activist Revered Jesse Jackson will be held in Chicago.
Saturday 28 February
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, with talks expected to focus on rising tensions over Iran.
Sunday 1 March
South Africa face Zimbabwe in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup in New Delhi.
South Africa Women face Pakistan Women in the third ODI of their series at Kingsmead in Durban.
The Tokyo Marathon takes place as part of the World Marathon Majors series.
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