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 – 23 February 2026
- Gauteng Premier to Deliver State of the Province Address
Panyaza Lesufi will deliver the Gauteng State of the Province Address, setting out the provincial government’s priorities and policy agenda for the year ahead. The address comes amid heightened political pressure on the minority government of provincial unity following the Economic Freedom Fighters’ decision to step back from cooperation with the ANC in Gauteng, raising uncertainty around governance stability and the passage of the provincial budget.
Tuesday- 24 February 2026
- Parliamentary Committees to Receive Key Sector Briefings
Several parliamentary portfolio committees will hold oversight briefings, with the portfolio committee on agriculture receiving an update from the Department of Agriculture on the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak and measures to contain its spread. The portfolio committee on mineral and petroleum resources will be briefed by Natjoints on illegal mining and enforcement interventions, while the portfolio committee on electricity and energy is set to engage the minister and the National Energy Regulator of South Africa on proposed electricity tariff increases, with implications for both households and industry.
Wednesday- 25 February 2026
- Finance Minister to Table 2026 National Budget
Enoch Godongwana will table the 2026 national budget in the National Assembly, setting out government’s revenue projections, expenditure priorities and fiscal framework. The budget will give concrete shape to policy commitments outlined in the State of the Nation Address, with close attention on deficit management, debt stabilisation and funding allocations across key sectors.
Thursday – 26 February 2026
- Stats SA to Release January Producer Price Inflation Data
Statistics South Africa will publish the producer price index for January, offering an early indication of upstream inflation pressures in 2026. Producer inflation is expected to remain subdued, with analysts forecasting a modest easing from December levels, reflecting contained cost pressures across key input categories.
Friday – 27 February 2026
- Private Sector Credit Data to Signal Demand Conditions
The South African Reserve Bank will release private sector credit extension figures for January, offering a snapshot of underlying demand conditions at the start of the year. Credit growth is expected to have remained elevated above 8% year on year, supported by strong lending to corporates, which account for more than half of total credit extended, pointing to continued resilience in business credit demand despite broader economic constraints.