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 – 28 July 2025

• The National Assembly (NA) commences its constituency period, running until 1 September 2025.
• The Portfolio Committee on Health is scheduled for a South Africa – United Kingdom Parliamentary Exchange in Gauteng Province from 28 – 30 July.
• The Stats SA mid-year Population Estimates are scheduled for release at 11:00.

Tuesday – 29 July 2025

• The Select Committee on Appropriations (NCOP) will consider the draft Report on the 2025 Appropriation Bill and Eskom Debt Relief Amendment Bill.
• Minister Gwede Mantashe hosts G20 Critical Minerals Stakeholder Engagement in Sandton.
• South Africa Money Supply (M3) YoY and Private Sector Credit YoY are expected to be released.

Wednesday – 30 July 2025

• Deadline for public submissions on the Review of the White Paper on Local Government.
• The Constitutional Court will hear the MK Party’s urgent application against President Cyril Ramaphosa.
• Minister Nomakhosazana Meth leads G20 Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting in George.

Thursday – 31 July 2025

• The SARB’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will announce changes to the repo rate. A 25 basis points (bps) cut is expected.
• The Presidency will host an Inter-Ministerial Task Team (IMTT) Meeting with Traditional Leaders.
• The final day of the Fifth Ordinary Session of the 6th Parliament of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), taking place in Midrand, Johannesburg.

Friday – 1 August 2025

• The U.S. 30% tariff on South African exports come into effect.
• The Presidency: Guinea-Bissau state visit.
• Naamsa will release the total vehicle sales for July.