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 – 27 October 2025
- President Ramaphosa Continues State Visit to Malaysia
President Cyril Ramaphosa continues his official state visits to Southeast Asia with engagements in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This follows his participation as Guest of the Chair at the 47th ASEAN Summit on 26 October and his completed state visits to Indonesia and Vietnam. The visit aims to strengthen diplomatic, trade, and investment relations between South Africa and Malaysia, building on broader efforts to deepen cooperation with ASEAN member states in key sectors such as renewable energy, manufacturing, and technology.
Tuesday- 28 October 2025
- US Federal Reserve Expected to Cut Rates Amid Slowing Growth
The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Tuesday, responding to signs of cooling inflation and weaker job growth. The move would mark a shift toward looser monetary policy after a period of sustained tightening, with potential implications for global markets, emerging economies, and capital flows — including those affecting South Africa.
Wednesday- 29 October 2025
- Statistics South Africa: Key Economic Releases
Statistics South Africa will release its Statistics of Liquidations report for September 2025 on Wednesday. The report serves as a key indicator of business distress and broader economic resilience across sectors. Further significant releases follow on Thursday, including Capital Expenditure by the Public Sector (2024), Financial Statistics of Higher Education Institutions (2024), Governance, Public Safety and Justice (2024), Recorded Live Births (2024), Construction Materials Price Indices (September 2025), and the Producer Price Index (PPI) for September 2025.
Thursday – 30 October 2025
- Deputy President Mashatile Faces Questions in Parliament as Economic Ministers Appear Before NCOP
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will address the National Assembly on Thursday, taking questions on municipal governance, land reform, small-scale farming, Eskom’s municipal debt recovery, and HIV prevalence among women and girls. Ministers in the Economic Cluster will appear before the National Council of Provinces to answer on municipal debt, provincial finances, the dissolution of the SA Tourism Board, and food affordability.
Friday – 31 October 2025
- SARS to Release September Trade Balance Data
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) will publish South Africa’s trade balance figures for September on Friday. The data provides a key measure of export and import performance, offering insight into the health of the country’s external sector and the impact of global demand, commodity prices, and exchange rate movements on trade dynamics.