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2022 in South Africa

Events in the year 2022 in South Africa.

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Incumbents

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Cabinet

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

Main article: Second Cabinet of Cyril Ramaphosa
Main article: Official Opposition Shadow Cabinet (South Africa)

National Assembly and National Council of Provinces

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Main article: 27th South African Parliament

Provincial Premiers

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See also: Premier (South Africa)

Events

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See also: COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa

January and February

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March and April

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  • 1 March – The third part of the three part report of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into State Capture was published.
  • 10 March – Acting Chief Justice Raymond Zondo is appointed Chief Justice of South Africa with effect from 1 April 2022.
  • 16 March – President Cyril Ramaphosa recognised Prince Misuzulu Zulu as the King of AmaZulu nation in South Africa after a long court battle. [5]
  • 19 March – Dr Esther Mahlangu was attacked at her homestead. The attacker physically assaulted her and stole a safe that had a licensed firearm and an undisclosed amount of money.[6]
  • 22 March – The EFF opened a case against Operation Dudula leader Nhlanhla 'Lux' Dlamini after members of the organisation allegedly attached 59-year old Victor Ramerafe in order to provoke the EFF.
  • 25 March
  • 30 March – A motion of no confidence in the cabinet excluding the president sponsored by the DA failed to gather a majority of votes. 1 MP abstained, 131 MPs supported the motion and 231 voted against the motion.[7]
  • 31 March – The term of the National Commissioner of Police Kehla Sithole came to an end after a mutual agreement between him and President Cyril Ramaphosa was made earlier for him to step down. General Fanie Masemola was appointed the new Commissioner of Police.
  • 4 April – The government lifted the National State of Disaster with effect from midnight. Other measures, described as "transitionary measures" remained for the following thirty days. These included the wearing of masks, limitations on gatherings and International travel.
  • 8–12 April – Severe floods across KwaZulu-Natal leave at least 435 people dead.
  • 26 April – The Parliament of South Africa created an Ad Hoc committee to oversee the management of finances and resources used to help those affected by the 2022 KwaZulu-Natal floods.

May and June

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July and August

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September and October

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  • 1 September - Lady Justice Mandisa Maya began her term as Justice of the Constitutional Court in the post of Deputy Chief Justice. Consequently she resigned as President of the Supreme Court of Appeal
  • 11 September - 2022 Jagersfontein dam collapse

November

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Holidays

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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.[13]

  • 01 January - New Year's Day
  • 21 March – Human Rights Day
  • 27 April – Freedom Day (National day)
  • 01 May - National Worker's Day
  • 16 June – Youth Day
  • 09 August – National Women's Day
  • 24 September – Heritage Day
  • 16 December - Reconciliation Day
  • 25 December - Christmas Day
  • 26 December - Day of Goodwill

Sports

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Mamelodi Sundowns FC hosted the Egyptian Ahly Lahly at Johannesburg Soccer City Stadium and Sundowns won the match[citation needed]

Deaths

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Main article: deaths in 2022
Further information: Category:2022 deaths

January

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February

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March

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  • 6 March – DJ Dimplez, DJ, 29, brain haemorrhage. [21]

May

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  • 7 May – Siyabonga Zubane, actor, 23, suicide.[22]
  • 15 May – Deborah Fraser, singer, 56.[23]
  • 23 May – Jamie Bartlett, actor, 55.[24]
  • 31 May – King Zanozuko Sigcau, royal, King of the Mpondo people (since 2013). (b. 1974)

June

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  • 8 June – Simiso Buthelezi, boxer[25]

July

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  • 4 July – Bulelani Koyo, 39, broadcaster, cancer.[26]
  • 10 July – Busi Lurayi, 35, actress and presenter.[27]
  • 17 July – Jessie Duarte, 68, politician and acting secretary-general of the African National Congress.

August

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November

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Heads of Superior Courts". www.judiciary.org.za. 2021. Archived from the original on 6 March 2018. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
  2. ^ "Chief Justice Interviews".
  3. ^ Chabalala, Jeanette. "JSC interviews: Chief Justice should lead from the front, says candidate Justice Madlanga". News24.
  4. ^ "President Cyril Ramaphosa: 2022 State of the Nation Address | South African Government". www.gov.za.
  5. ^ [battle.https://www.gov.za/speeches/president-cyril-ramaphosa-recognises-prince-misizulu-king-amazulu-16-mar-2022-0000 "President Cyril Ramaphosa recognises Prince Misizulu as King of AmaZulu | South African Government"]. Archived from the original on 17 March 2022. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
  6. ^ Maromo, Jonisayi. "Esther Mahlangu in shock but recovering at home after assault, robbery".
  7. ^ "PARLIAMENT: No-confidence motions against Ramaphosa and Cabinet lay bare fractious tensions in House". 30 March 2022.
  8. ^ "IT'S OFFICIAL: Face masks are gone, border checks and gatherings ban dropped". Business Insider South Africa. 22 June 2022.
  9. ^ "South African police investigate nightclub deaths". BBC News. 26 June 2022.
  10. ^ "South Africa functioned better when whites were in charge - Mathunjwa".
  11. ^ Chothia, Farouk (21 November 2022). "South African court orders release of Chris Hani's killer Janusz Walus". BBC News.
  12. ^ Johannesburg, AFP in (21 November 2022). "South African court paroles killer of anti-apartheid leader Chris Hani". the Guardian. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
  13. ^ "Public holidays in South Africa | South African Government". gov.za. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  14. ^ "Legendary actor Patrick Shai has died". South Africa: news24. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
  15. ^ Mahlangu, Isaac (22 January 2022). "Veteran actor Patrick Shai dies". Sowetan. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
  16. ^ Eloff, Herman (10 February 2022). "Family of Nomakula 'Kuli' Roberts, 49, confirm her death | Channel". Channel. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
  17. ^ Mbhele, Sandisiwe (14 February 2022). "DJ Citi Lyts has died after being shot eight times". Citizen.co.za. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
  18. ^ "Charles Yohane found murdered in SA". Soccer24. 15 February 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  19. ^ "Anna Karen: On the Buses and EastEnders actress dies in fire at 85". BBC News. BBC. 23 February 2022.
  20. ^ "SA rapper Riky Rick has died, aged 34". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
  21. ^ Nyhaba, Theo (6 March 2022). "DJ Dimplez has died". Sundayworld.co.za. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  22. ^ Gaanakgomo, Constance (7 May 2022). "Gomora actor Siyabonga Zubane — who played Sdumo — has died". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  23. ^ Molosankwe, Botho. "BREAKING | Gospel singer Deborah Fraser dies after short illness". South Africa: News24. Retrieved 15 May 2022.
  24. ^ Levitt, Jessica (23 May 2022). "Rhythm City actor Jamie Bartlett dead, 55". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
  25. ^ Magasela, Bongani. "Buthelezi dies two days after collapsing in boxing ring". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 8 June 2022.
  26. ^ Magubeni, Coceka (5 July 2022). "Umhlobo Wenene's Bulelani Koyo succumbs to cancer". SundayWorld. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
  27. ^ Dayile, Qhama (15 July 2022). "'She fought for her roses' – friends and colleagues remember Busi Lurayi as a fearless and fiery actress". News24. Retrieved 15 July 2022.
  28. ^ Ugwu, Reggie (31 August 2022). "Charlbi Dean, Star of Top Winner at Cannes, Dies at 32". The New York Times.
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