2021 in South Africa explained

See also: 2021 in Southern Africa.

Events in the year 2021 in South Africa.

Incumbents

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

See main article: article and Second Cabinet of Cyril Ramaphosa.

See main article: article and Official Opposition Shadow Cabinet (South Africa).

See main article: article and 27th South African Parliament.

See also: Premier (South Africa).

Monthly events

See also: COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa.

January and February

March and April

May and June

July and August

October

Scheduled events

Elections

Holidays

See main article: Public holidays in South Africa. South Africa has 12 public holidays; if a holiday falls on a Sunday, it is celebrated the following Monday.[23]

Sports

Deaths

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

November

December

See also

Country overviews

Related timelines for current period

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2021. Heads of Superior Courts. live. 2021-03-04. www.judiciary.org.za. https://web.archive.org/web/20180306072458/http://www.judiciary.org.za:80/index.php/judiciary/superior-courts/heads-of-superior-courts . 2018-03-06 .
  2. News: South Africa to receive first COVID vaccines in January . January 9, 2021 . aljazeera.com . Al Jazeera English . January 7, 2021 . en.
  3. News: Allen . John . South Africa's Zuma Goes Rogue, Defies Top Court . February 2, 2021 . allAfrica.com . all Africa . 31 January 2021 . en.
  4. News: Limpopo province flooded following Cyclone Eloise . January 25, 2021 . . . January 25, 2021.
  5. News: Pillay . Kirthana . Rumney . Emma . Thirteen dead, thousands homeless in southern Africa after storm Eloise . January 26, 2021 . Reuters . January 26, 2021.
  6. News: Rhino poaching in South Africa falls during Covid-19 lockdown . February 2, 2021 . . February 1, 2021 .
  7. News: Allen . John . South Africa: Former President Zuma Defies Constitutional Court Ruling to Testify on State Capture . February 2, 2021 . . 1 February 2021 . en.
  8. News: BREAKING It is official, Port Elizabeth has a new name—Gqeberha . February 25, 2021 . DispatchLIVE . February 25, 2021 . en-ZA.
  9. News: Princewill . Nimi . South Africans get their tongues round Gqeberha, the new name for Port Elizabeth . February 25, 2021 . CNN . February 25, 2021.
  10. News: South Africa plans special court to help unblock land redistribution . March 1, 2021 . . March 1, 2021.
  11. News: Majola . Nokulunga . South Africa: "It Is a Sin That South Africans Can Do This to Their Fellow Africans" Says Witness to Durban Violence . March 9, 2021 . allAfrica.com . Ground Up . 9 March 2021 . en.
  12. News: One killed as police clash with students protesting over fees at S.Africa's Wits university . March 10, 2021 . . March 10, 2021.
  13. News: Princewill . Nimi . "I'm always chased away and victimized," says shopper told his traditional clothing is 'indecent' in South Africa mall . March 26, 2021 . CNN . March 26, 2021.
  14. News: Late Zulu king's third wife appointed regent . March 26, 2021 . . March 24, 2021.
  15. News: Magome . Mogomotsi . Protest in South Africa over conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray . March 25, 2021 . . March 25, 2021.
  16. News: All members of South Africa's ANC charged with corruption must step aside or face suspension - Ramaphosa . March 30, 2021 . . March 30, 2021.
  17. News: South African ex-president's corruption trial set for May . February 23, 2021 . . 23 February 2021 . Magome . Mogomotsi.
  18. News: South African woman gives birth to 10 babies in Pretoria - reports . 9 June 2021 . . June 10, 2021 .
  19. Web site: There are no babies, admits father of 'Tembisa 10'. www.news24.com/.
  20. Web site: ConCourt vs Zuma. 29 June 2021.
  21. Web site: President appoints DBE Minister as Acting President. 2 July 2021.
  22. Web site: South African ex-policewoman killed relatives and boyfriend for insurance cash . BBC News . 10 September 2023 . 22 October 2021.
  23. Web site: Public holidays in South Africa South African Government . gov.za . January 26, 2021.
  24. News: Imray . Gerald . Semenya taking case to European Court of Human Rights . February 25, 2021 . Associated Press News . February 25, 2021 . en.
  25. News: South Africa's trailblazing Black food writer dies of virus . January 24, 2021 . . 19 January 2021.
  26. Web site: Covid-19 claims 'sport unifier' Mluleki George. Jenni. Evans. News24.
  27. Web site: King Victor Thulare III described as a youthful, visionary leader. January 17, 2021. SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader..
  28. Web site: PAC stalwart Johnson Mlambo passes away from COVID-19 complications. January 10, 2021. SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader..
  29. Web site: Former MEC Maluleka dies. 11 January 2021. 7 July 2022.
  30. Web site: Safta award-winning actor Lindiwe Ndlovu dies. ewn.co.za.
  31. Web site: SA Rugby pays tribute to former Springbok wing Hannes Viljoen. www.sarugbymag.co.za. 13 January 2021.
  32. Web site: Death of Loxion Kulca co-founder grips the hearts of many South Africans. www.iol.co.za.
  33. Web site: Veteran Ukhozi FM broadcaster Welcome Nzimande dies. TimesLIVE.
  34. Web site: Tributes pour in for veteran Ukhozi FM broadcaster Welcome 'Bhodloza' Nzimande.
  35. Web site: KZN MEC Bheki Ntuli dies after 'short illness'. TimesLIVE.
  36. Web site: Actor Sam Phillips dies. Veronica. Mokhoali.
  37. Web site: South Africa's Archbishop Gabuza is dead. - Vatican News. January 17, 2021. www.vaticannews.va.
  38. Web site: Northern Cape ANC mourns death of MP Nombulelo Hermans. Sandi Kwon. Hoo. January 19, 2021.
  39. News: South African cabinet minister dies of COVID-19 amid surge . January 21, 2021 . . 21 January 2021 . Magome . Mogomotsi.
  40. Web site: Minister Jackson Mthembu dies of Covid-related complications. TimesLIVE.
  41. Web site: Former SA 800m record holder dies of Covid-19. Sport.
  42. Web site: Jazz trombone legend Jonas Gwangwa dies aged 83. TimesLIVE.
  43. Web site: Pioneering South African AIDS researcher Joseph Sonnabend dies at 88. January 25, 2021.
  44. Web site: Singing legend Sibongile Khumalo has died at the age of 63. Veronica. Mokhoali. ewn.co.za.
  45. Web site: Humanists UK mourns Professor Lewis Wolpert CBE FRS (1929-2021).
  46. News: Exiled Rwandan opposition figure shot dead in South Africa . March 4, 2021 . . 22 February 2021 . Magome . Mogomotsi.
  47. News: Tributes as leading South African reporter dies of COVID-19 . March 4, 2021 . . 4 March 2021 . Magome . Mogomotsi.
  48. https://www.gateworld.net/news/2021/03/stargate-actor-cliff-simon-passed-away-age-58/ Stargate Actor Cliff Simon Has Passed Away At Age 58
  49. News: South Africa's Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini dies, aged 72 . March 12, 2021 . . 12 March 2021 . Magome . Mogotmotsi.
  50. News: 13 March 2021 . Double blow for SA after actress Noxolo Maqashalala dies . 15 March 2021 . The Citizen.
  51. News: Majangaza . Sino . 13 March 2021 . BREAKING Eastern Cape actress Noxolo Maqashalala dies . 7 June 2021 . Daily Dispatch.
  52. Web site: ACTRESS NOXOLO MAQASHALALA HAS PASSED ON . 2021-06-02 . DailySun.
  53. Web site: Family heartbroken at actor Menzi Ngubane's death.
  54. https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/former-deputy-minister-elizabeth-thabethe-dies-from-injuries-sustained-in-crash-5b4a97c8-1503-43bf-a14a-33962d7778e7 Former deputy minister Elizabeth Thabethe dies from injuries sustained in crash
  55. https://www.news24.com/news24/southafrica/news/feted-human-rights-lawyer-prof-christof-heyns-dies-at-62-20210329 Feted human rights lawyer Prof Christof Heyns dies at 62
  56. News: South African Adrian Nel killed in Mozambique jihadist attack . March 29, 2021 . . March 29, 2021 .
  57. https://www.idsnews.com/article/2021/03/iu-vice-president-emeritus-patrick-omeara-dies-at-83 IU vice president emeritus Patrick O'Meara dies at 83
  58. Web site: KZN's first premier Frank Mdlalose passes on from COVID-19. 4 April 2021. 4 April 2021.
  59. https://www.iol.co.za/dailynews/news/kwazulu-natal/renowned-aids-activist-dies-from-covid-19-955f3adb-694e-465e-962e-b6563d39f343 Renowned Aids activist dies from Covid-19
  60. Web site: 2021-04-30. South Africa's Zulu regent Queen Dlamini Zulu dies at 65. 2021-04-30. Reuters.
  61. Web site: Trompies member Emmanuel 'Mjokes' Matsane dies eNCA. eNCA. 23 May 2021.
  62. Web site:
    1. RIP: Legendary MacDonald Mthunjwa has died
    . News365. 1 June 2021.
  63. Web site: MacDonald Ndodana Mathunjwa died of Covid-19 related complications. June 1, 2021. Chrizelda . Kekana. TimesLive.
  64. Web site: Shaleen Surtie-Richards has died . Naidoo . Deepika . Karishma . Thakurdin . 7 June 2021 . Sowetan Live . en.
  65. Web site: Actress Shaleen Surtie-Richards dies . 7 June 2021 . . en . Johannesburb.
  66. Web site: NEHAWU NATIONAL SPOKESPERSON KHAYA XABA PASSES AWAY. 11 June 2021. Masechaba Sefularo. Edwin Ntshidi . EWN.
  67. News: Former Eskom board chairman Jabu Mabuza dies. South Africa . 16 June 2021. eNCA.
  68. Web site: Mzansi mourns the death of 'Muvhango' actor Luzuko Nteleko. Kedibone . Modise. Independent Online .
  69. Web site: Breaking: Legendary musician Steve Kekana has died. 1 July 2021. Emmanuel . Tjiya. Sowetan Live. 1 July 2021.
  70. Web site: Actor Mutodi Neshehe has died . Times Live. Kyle . Zeeman. July 1, 2021.
  71. Web site: UNAIDS saddened by the death of Geoff Makhubo, Executive Mayor of Johannesburg.
  72. News: Former KwaZulu-Natal premier Dr Ben Ngubane dies of Covid-19 complications News24. News24. South Africa. July 12, 2021. Nicole. McCain.
  73. Web site: Actress Nokuzola 'Sis Ouma' Mlengana is dead Fakaza News . Fakaza News. Bukola. July 12, 2021.
  74. News: جنوبی افریقہ کے مشہور مفتی ابراھیم ڈیسائی صاحب کا 15 جولائی کو انتقال ہواـ پچھلے کئی روز سے ان کی طبیعت خراب چل رہی تھی. . South African Mufti Ebrahim Desai passes away . 16 July 2021 . Baseerat Online . 16 July 2021 . ur.
  75. Web site: Former 'Generations' actress Sindi Buthelezi has died.
  76. Web site: RIP: 'Generations' actress Sindi Buthelezi has passed away. Rae . Seleme. July 28, 2021. The South African.
  77. Web site: Shona Ferguson confirmed deceased on Instagram profile. https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/CR9Io3yqMKG . 2021-12-24 . limited. instagram @ferguson_films. 30 July 2021.
  78. Web site: Cellist and conductor Allan Stephenson has died . The Strad. 3 August 2021.
  79. Web site: Amapiano artists Mpura and Killer Kau have died. Times LIVE. 9 August 2021.
  80. https://iharare.com/gugu-gumede-is-mourning-uzalos-mamlambo-left-heartbroken/ Gugu Gumede is mourning. Uzalo's MaMlambo left heartbroken.
  81. Web site: Joburg mayor killed in car crash . enca.com . 18 September 2021.
  82. News: Wiegand. Chris. Antony Sher, celebrated actor on stage and screen, dies aged 72 . The Guardian. 3 December 2021.