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 – 15 September 2025

The G20 Agriculture Working Group and Food Security Task Force will convene in Cape Town at the ICC and Lord Charles venues. The meetings bring together government ministers and international delegates to discuss strategies for improving food security, coordinating agricultural policy, and sharing best practices among participating countries.

Tuesday- 16 September 2025

The Select Committee on Education and Creative Industries of the National Council of Provinces will receive a briefing from the Department of Basic Education on the state of readiness for the 2025 matric exams. In previous years, challenges such as exam paper leaks, delayed marking, and disruptions due to strikes or teacher shortages have affected the efficiency and reliability of matric examinations.

Wednesday- 17 September 2025

Statistics South Africa will release the August 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures changes in the price of a basket of goods and services and informs monetary policy decisions by the Reserve Bank. In July 2025, annual CPI rose to 3.5%, up from 3.0% in June. This was the highest rate since September 2024, when it was 3,8%.

Thursday – 18 September 2025

The South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is scheduled to meet on 18 September 2025 to review the country’s interest rate policy. Following a series of rate cuts earlier this year, the MPC is expected to maintain the current repo rate at 7.00%, as inflation pressures remain subdued and global economic uncertainties persist. The decision will be announced by Governor Lesetja Kganyago in a televised address, providing insights into the central bank’s stance on monetary policy.

Friday – 19 September 2025

The G20 Task Force 2 Ministerial Meeting on Food Security will convene in Cape Town. This meeting is part of the ongoing G20 events aimed at addressing global food security challenges. Approximately 673 million people, or 8.2% of the global population, experienced hunger in 2024, a slight decrease from 8.5% in 2023. However, Africa remains disproportionately affected, with 307 million people—20% of the population—facing hunger. The meeting will focus on strategies to combat these disparities and enhance global food security.