ANC officials meet to discuss its coalition with the DA while Luthuli House employees picket outside the venue.
Monday 8 December
The National Assembly begins its Constituency Period, which will run until 19 December.
The ANC’s National General Council begins at the Birchwood Conference Centre in Gauteng. Delegates are set to debate the future of the Government of National Unity with the DA, assess the party’s midterm review and consider its economic policies and international positioning ahead of the 2026 local elections.
ANC employees represented by Nehawu picket at Birchwood over late salary payments and unpaid benefit contributions. This follows repeated payment delays affecting staff at Luthuli House and in several provinces.
The Madlanga Commission is under heightened security after the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) moves to strengthen protections for witnesses and officials following the killing of “Witness D”, Marius van der Merwe on Friday.
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie launches the Gallery of Leaders at Freedom Park in Pretoria, an exhibition honouring 48 figures from South Africa and abroad who advanced human rights and freedom.
The US Supreme Court hears arguments in a case that could give President Trump far greater power to fire the heads of independent federal agencies.
Malawi hosts the Africa Netball Cup in Lilongwe with nine national teams including Malawi, South Africa, Uganda and Zimbabwe competing for the continental title.
The Golden Globe nominations are announced.
Tuesday 9 December
US President Donald Trump visits Pennsylvania to promote his economic agenda as polls show voters remain concerned about inflation, affordability and the strength of the US economy.
The United Nations marks the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime.
International Anti-Corruption Day highlights global efforts to prevent corruption and strengthen integrity systems.
India host the Proteas in the first T20I at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack.
The Turner Prize will be awarded to Britain’s best visual artist. Nnena Kalu, Rene Matić, Mohammed Sami and Zadie Xa are the shortlisted candidates.
Wednesday 10 December
A panel appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa begins public interviews with six shortlisted candidates for National Director of Public Prosecutions at the Auditor-General’s offices in Pretoria.
The Municipal Demarcation Board hands over the final set of electoral wards to the IEC, completing the 2024/25 ward delimitation cycle and enabling preparations for the next local government elections.
Municipal by-elections take place in Ekurhuleni’s Etwatwa/Barcelona in Gauteng, and in Villiersdorp in Theewaterskloof, Western Cape.
The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation launches its 2025 South African Reconciliation Barometer in Cape Town.
The Standing Committee on Appropriations will consider and adopt draft reports on the 2025 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement.
The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo, where Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado plans to receive the honour in person despite Venezuelan authorities warning she will be treated as a fugitive if she does so.
The US Federal Reserve delivers its interest rate decision, followed by a press conference with Chair Jerome Powell.
The UN marks Human Rights Day – the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.
Australia’s social media ban for users under the age of 16 comes into effect. It is the first country in the world to effect such a prohibition.
The South African women’s cricket side meet Ireland in the third T20I at Willowmoore Park in Benoni.
Thursday 11 December
The Select Committee on Appropriations hears National Treasury’s responses to stakeholder submissions relating to the 2025 Division of Revenue Amendment Bill.
The Falkland Islands hold elections for its Legislative Assembly.
TIME Magazine announces its Person of the Year.
The Proteas face India in the second T20I at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Tira.
The World Darts Championship begins at Alexandra Palace in London, with 18-year-old Luke Littler looking to defend his title after becoming darts’ youngest world champion last year.
Friday 12 December
International Universal Health Coverage Day is observed worldwide. This year’s theme is: “Unaffordable health costs? We’re sick of it”.
The 10-year anniversary of the adoption of the Paris Climate Agreement is observed.
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour docuseries and concert film is released on Disney+.
Saturday 13 December
The South African women’s cricket side play Ireland in the first ODI at Buffalo Park in East London.
Veteran wrestler John Cena will compete in his final match in the WWE after 23 years.
Sunday 14 December
Chile holds a second-round presidential election between Communist Party candidate Jeannette Jara and Republican José Antonio Kast after no candidate secured a majority in November.
Hanukkah (Chanukah) begins at nightfall, marking the start of the eight-day Jewish festival of lights.
The Proteas meet India in the third T20I at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala.
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