Phala Phala inquiry begins, Madlanga Commission resumes, Ramaphosa hosts Ruto and Bafana Bafana arrive in Mexico.
Monday 1 June
Parliament’s impeachment committee investigating President Cyril Ramaphosa convenes for the first time to elect a chairperson. Opposition parties are pushing for a non-ANC MP to lead the politically sensitive Phala Phala investigation.
The Madlanga Commission resumes public hearings into allegations of criminality, political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system after submitting its second interim report to President Ramaphosa. Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is among several witnesses expected to testify.
Deputy President Paul Mashatile continues his working visit to India, accompanied by Minister of Health Aaron Motsoaledi and Minister of Small Business Development Stella Ndabeni.
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen briefs the media in Parliament on foot-and-mouth disease, agricultural employment and citrus export growth.
SANTACO Western Cape and SAPay launch an automated fare collection system for minibus taxis in Khayelitsha, introducing cashless payments to one of South Africa’s largest public transport networks.
Bafana Bafana arrive in Mexico to begin preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where South Africa will play the tournament opener against co-hosts Mexico on 11 June.
Ethiopia holds general elections for its House of Peoples’ Representatives. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party is defending its majority, amid concerns of opposition suppression.
The African Union’s Peace and Security Council holds an open session on refugees and humanitarian assistance in Addis Ababa.
The International Labour Conference opens in Geneva with delegates from 187 countries assembling to discuss labour standards, employment and workers’ rights.
Snowflake Summit 2026 opens in San Francisco, bringing together leading figures in data and artificial intelligence from companies including Anthropic, OpenAI and Accenture.
Tuesday 2 June
The National Assembly begins a two-day Budget Vote debate on the Presidency.
Also in Parliament:
- The Standing Committee on Public Accounts is briefed by the Auditor-General on the audit outcomes of the City of Johannesburg, which currently owes billions to creditors.
- Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille reports back to the Portfolio Committee on Tourism on the Dual Pricing Study to make domestic tourism more affordable.
- The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education is briefed by the Department on allegations of racial profiling and admission criteria at schools, particularly in the Western Cape
- The Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition receives feedback on the Sugar Industry Value Chain Master Plan.
Stellenbosch University’s Bureau for Economic Research releases its Business Confidence Index.
The Mayibuye Youth Movement stages a march in Daggafontein, Gauteng, calling for stricter immigration enforcement and measures to protect local jobs.
Africa Border Security Week sees industry leaders gather for an expo in Cape Town.
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture’s competition to send 18 additional supporters to Bafana Bafana’s World Cup group-stage match in Monterrey closes. Successful entrants will receive flights, accommodation and match tickets.
FIFA confirms the final squads for the 2026 World Cup, with the tournament set to begin in Mexico, the US and Canada nine days later.
Wednesday 3 June
Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Social Development is briefed on the forensic report into the employment contract of the Department’s former Director-General Peter Netshipale.
The Cape Town Business Summit, held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, is opened by Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Opportunities and Tourism James Vos.
Beleaguered UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons following Labour’s poor local election results and continuing scrutiny over the Peter Mandelson security clearance affair.
The United Nations marks World Bicycle Day.
Thursday 4 June
President Cyril Ramaphosa hosts Kenyan President William Ruto on a state visit to South Africa, with discussions expected to focus on bilateral relations, trade, investment and regional cooperation.
Parliament holds a joint sitting to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Constitution.
The National Assembly considers a petition by Western Cape senior citizens on grievances against the South African Social Security Agency over the payment of social grants.
The National Assembly considers a report on Leruntse Lesedi High School’s call for an investigation into the school’s dilapidated infrastructure.
Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen speaks at the Agbiz Congress gala dinner in Gqeberha.
Stats SA publishes the Residential Property Price Index.
Friday 5 June
Western Balkans leaders meet with EU counterparts in Montenegro to discuss integration into the EU single market.
President Vladimir Putin is expected to take part in the plenary session of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum.
The United Nations marks World Environment Day.
Saturday 6 June
Pope Leo XIV arrives in Madrid where he will be received by King Felipe VI before leading a prayer vigil with young people.
The women’s singles final of the French Open takes place at Roland-Garros in Paris.
Veteran UK reggae band UB40 perform at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria.
Sunday 7 June
OPEC+ ministers hold their first meeting since the United Arab Emirates withdrew from the group on 1 May to pursue a more independent oil production strategy, amid elevated oil prices linked to the Iran war.
Armenia and Kosovo hold parliamentary elections.
Peru holds a presidential run-off election.
The men’s singles final of the French Open takes place at Roland-Garros in Paris.
The Monaco Grand Prix takes place at the Circuit de Monaco.
The African Union marks Africa Border Day.
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