Stay informed with our essential overview of the key events and discussions set to shape the week in South Africa—covering developments in parliament, government, international affairs, and the economy.

Monday – 1 September 2025

• The ABSA Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for August 2025 is scheduled for release, providing a key indicator of economic health in the manufacturing sector.
• NAAMSA is set to release the new vehicle sales statistics for August 2025.
• The G20 South Africa Presidency will convene a meeting of the Health Working Group.

Tuesday- 2 September 2025

• The Chief Justice, Madam Justice Mandisa Maya, will host a J20 Conference from 2 to 5 September 2025 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg.
• The Minister of Tourism will brief the Portfolio Committee on Tourism on the reasons for the resignation of the Chairperson of the South African Tourism board, reasons for the Minister’s decision to dissolve the South African Tourism board, and appointment of the new South African Tourism board.
• The National Treasury will brief the Select Committee on Finance on the Revenue Laws Amendment Bill.

Wednesday- 3 September 2025

• The S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for August 2025 is scheduled for release. This is a key indicator of economic activity in the manufacturing sector.
• By-Elections will be held in Fetakgomo Tubatse in Limpopo, Emalahleni in the Eastern Cape, and Siyancuma in the Northern Cape.
• The RMB/BER business confidence index (BCI) for the third quarter is set for release.

Thursday – 4 September 2025

• Stats SA will publish the the July electricity generated and available for distribution report.
• The B20 Recommendations Handover Event will take place in Johannesburg. The Handover highlights the private sector’s ability to offer practical, business-led solutions to global challenges.
• The Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements will hold a workshop on the 5-year Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plan and Budget for 2025/26 Financial Year.

Friday – 5 September 2025

• The final day to comment on the BELA Regulations (School Admissions and School Capacity) closes Friday 5 September, while comments on the draft Liquor Amendment Regulations closes on Sunday 7 September.
• The SARB will release the gross and net foreign exchange reserves for August 2025.
• The SARB will release the information notice on the official gold and foreign exchange reserves of the South African Reserve Bank.