President Cyril Ramaphosa joins BRICS heads of state in New Delhi for the bloc’s 18th Summit.
Monday 7 September
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau attends the AIM Congress, a global investment forum in Dubai, where he will promote South Africa as an investment destination and participate in a ministerial roundtable.
The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria delivers judgment on former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s application to have the corruption and money-laundering charges against her dismissed.
V&A Waterfront CEO Graham Wood addresses the Cape Town Press Club on plans for a new coastal neighbourhood at Granger Bay.
New UK Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey delivers his first major public speech, setting out the UK government’s economic agenda under Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
The International Court of Justice holds hearings in Nicaragua’s case against Germany over its support for Israel during the war in Gaza.
South Korea, the US and Japan conduct Freedom Edge joint military exercises in waters off South Korea, aimed at strengthening their response to North Korea’s nuclear and missile threats.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung makes a state visit to France for talks on security, trade and cooperation in areas including AI, aerospace and biotechnology.
The United Nations marks the seventh International Day of Clean Air for blue skies, with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) releasing a report on the economic benefits of a collective response to air pollution and climate change.
Deputy Environment Minister Bernice Swarts and Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya lead South Africa’s commemoration of the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies in Atteridgeville.
Tuesday 8 September
President Cyril Ramaphosa leads the unveiling of a plaque marking the Union Buildings’ heritage site status.
Agriculture Minister Willie Aucamp addresses the Animal Feed Manufacturers Association Forum at Sun City.
Statistics South Africa releases gross domestic product figures for the second quarter of 2026.
Canada imposes counter-tariffs of up to 50% on $27.6 billion worth of US goods in retaliation for new US tariffs on Canadian imports.
Musk, a critical examination of Elon Musk’s political, technological and economic power, has its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival.
The league phase of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League gets under way.
Wednesday 9 September
African Union Day is celebrated to mark the Organisation of African Unity’s resolution to establish the African Union in 1999.
The Proteas play Namibia in the first of three One-Day Internationals in Windhoek.
Thursday 10 September
Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition John Steenhuisen concludes a working visit to Czechia, Poland and Germany focused on trade, investment and industrial cooperation.
Statistics South Africa releases export and import unit value indices, mining production and sales figures, and manufacturing production and sales figures for July.
Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor Babalwa Lobishe delivers the municipality’s 2026 State of the Metro Address.
Naza, a documentary examining the killing of Palestinian civilians during the Israel-Hamas war, premieres at the Venice Film Festival.
Friday 11 September
Businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala appears in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in connection with the alleged R228 million Medicare24 police tender.
Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi reaches its deadline to submit its report to the National Assembly.
The BRICS Business Forum takes place ahead of the leaders’ summit in New Delhi.
The US marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, with President Donald Trump attending a commemoration at the Pentagon and Vice President JD Vance attending the ceremony in New York.
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins at sunset and continues until nightfall on Sunday.
The Proteas play Namibia in the second of three One-Day Internationals in Windhoek, while the Proteas Women play Zimbabwe in a Twenty20 International in Bulawayo.
Saturday 12 September
President Cyril Ramaphosa joins leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China and other BRICS countries in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit, hosted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The South African Football Association holds its elective congress, with AmaZulu chairman Sandile Zungu challenging incumbent President Danny Jordaan for the presidency.
US President Donald Trump begins a two-day visit to Ireland, meeting President Catherine Connolly and Taoiseach Micheál Martin before travelling to his golf resort in County Clare.
The Springboks play the All Blacks at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore in the fourth and final Test of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry. The choice of location is part of efforts to grow the sport in the US ahead of it hosting of the 2031 Rugby World Cup.
The Griquas face the Pumas in the Currie Cup final at Griqua Park in Kimberley.
The US Open women’s singles final is played at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York.
Sunday 13 September
Parliament hosts the opening of the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Cape Town.
Sweden holds general elections for its Riksdag. Incumbent Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s Moderate-led coalition faces Social Democrat opposition led by Magdalena Andersson.
The Proteas play Namibia in the third and final One-Day International in Windhoek, while the Proteas Women play Zimbabwe in the second Twenty20 International match in Bulawayo.
The US Open men’s singles final is played at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York.
Formula 1 holds the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at the new Madring circuit in Madrid.
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