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 – 3 November 2025

• Pan-African Parliament Convenes for 6th Ordinary Session in Midrand

The Pan-African Parliament will hold the 6th Ordinary Session of the Sixth Legislature from 1 to 14 November at its headquarters in Midrand. The session will focus on the African Union’s 2025 theme, “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations,” with delegates from across the continent engaging on legislative priorities and oversight matters affecting regional governance.

Tuesday- 4 November 2025

• National Assembly to Debate One Stop Border Post Bill

The National Assembly will on Tuesday consider the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs’ report on the One Stop Border Post Bill, which proposes a legal framework for shared border posts with neighbouring states, including common control zones where both countries’ laws can be enforced. Meanwhile, the National Council of Provinces will hold a plenary session for questions to the Economics Cluster, focusing on the Departments of Public Works and Infrastructure and Transport.

Wednesday- 5 November 2025

• S&P Global South Africa PMI to Provide Fresh Insight into Production Activity

S&P Global will release South Africa’s October PMI on Wednesday, following the Absa PMI release earlier in the week. The previous September S&P Global survey indicated a mild improvement, suggesting early signs of recovery in factory output. The October reading will provide further insight into whether momentum is continuing into the fourth quarter.

Thursday – 6 November 2025

• President Ramaphosa Faces Questions in National Assembly

President Cyril Ramaphosa will appear before the National Assembly on Thursday to respond to questions on gang violence in Cape Town, illegal migration and border security, global trade disruptions, and the deployment of specialised police units to Richards Bay Minerals. The session forms part of Parliament’s oversight function, providing a platform for accountability on national security and economic issues.

Friday – 7 November 2025

• World Leaders Gather Ahead of COP30 Climate Summit in Brazil

World leaders will convene on Friday ahead of the COP30 conference, which officially runs from 10 to 21 November in Belém, Brazil, in the Amazon rainforest. The summit, held ten years after the Paris Agreement, will focus on global efforts to limit temperature rises to 1.5°C. Preliminary meetings this week will set the stage for negotiations on climate action, adaptation, and international cooperation ahead of the main conference sessions.