2024 in South Africa

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Events in the year 2024 in South Africa .

Incumbents

Cabinet

The Cabinet, together with the President and the Deputy President, forms the Executive.

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National Assembly and National Council of Provinces

Provincial Premiers

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February

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April

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August

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