Anti-immigration protest movement March and March has threatened a nationwide shutdown this week.
Monday 29 June
MPs will be in their constituencies until Parliament resumes on 4 August.
The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) begins a four-day Central Committee meeting in Boksburg, with President Cyril Ramaphosa and several cabinet ministers expected to address delegates.
The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) briefs the media in Johannesburg on taxi operations during the nationwide anti-immigrant protests planned for 30 June.
Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau hosts China’s Vice Minister of the State Administration for Market Regulation, Shu Wei, in Pretoria.
DA Eastern Cape leader Andrew Whitfield and the party’s spokesperson on Justice and Constitutional Development, Glynnis Breytenbach, lead a delegation to inspect the Motherwell Magistrates’ Court and Motherwell Police Station in Gqeberha.
Andy Burnham, widely considered the frontrunner to succeed Keir Starmer as UK prime minister, delivers a major speech in Manchester setting out his vision for the economy.
The Wimbledon Championships open at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London.
FIFA World Cup matches: Brazil v. Japan; Germany v. Paraguay (Round of 32).
Tuesday 30 June
Planned anti-immigration protests against undocumented foreign nationals are expected in several parts of South Africa, including Pretoria, Johannesburg and Durban, although the eThekwini Municipality has refused permission for the Durban march.
The City of Cape Town says it has adopted a “precautionary approach”, although no demonstrations have been announced in the city.
Deputy President Paul Mashatile addresses the Afri-Youth Masterclass and then the Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator initiative in Johannesburg.
The Health Ombud briefs the media in Pretoria on the findings of a joint investigation into the deaths of healthcare professionals at public hospitals in KwaZulu-Natal.
Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen addresses the 2026 National Bee Conference at Sun City.
FIFA World Cup matches: Netherlands v. Morocco; Ivory Coast v. Norway; France v. Sweden (Round of 32).
Wednesday 1 July
New fuel prices take effect, with lower petrol and diesel prices expected despite the reinstatement of the full General Fuel Levy.
The Public Service Commission releases its latest Pulse of the Public Service bulletin in Pretoria, covering key governance and public administration issues.
FIFA World Cup matches: Mexico v. Ecuador; England v. DR Congo; Belgium v. Senegal (Round of 32).
Thursday 2 July
DA Federal Leader Geordin Hill-Lewis delivers a major address in Sandton outlining his vision for South Africa and the choices he believes are necessary to build a more hopeful future.
The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) hosts its AGM, Industry Awards and Gala Dinner in Johannesburg.
Algeria holds elections for the 407 seats of the People’s National Assembly.
FIFA World Cup matches: USA v. Bosnia and Herzegovina; Spain v. Austria (Round of 32).
Friday 3 July
Global pop icon Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce are widely expected to marry in New York, although neither has publicly confirmed the plans.
FIFA World Cup matches: Portugal v. Croatia; Switzerland v. Algeria; Australia v. Egypt (Round of 32).
Saturday 4 July
The Board of Healthcare Funders opens its 25th annual conference at the Cape Town International Convention Centre under the theme “Facing headwinds – thriving in the unknown”.
Build One South Africa (BOSA) is expected to announce its City of Cape Town mayoral candidate.
The United States marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, with President Donald Trump leading Freedom 250 celebrations in Washington.
Funeral ceremonies for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei begin in Tehran following his assassination in a joint US-Israeli operation on 28 February.
The inaugural Nations Championship begins, with the Springboks opening the new biennial international rugby competition against England at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.
The 113th Tour de France begins in Barcelona, the first time the Catalan capital has hosted the Grand Départ.
FIFA World Cup matches: Argentina v. Cabo Verde; Colombia v. Ghana (Round of 32); Round of 16 fixtures begin.
Sunday 5 July
South Africa Women face Bangladesh Women in a Group 1 match at the Women’s T20 World Cup at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.
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