The 2026 National Senior Certificate final examinations will begin in October for matric learners across South Africa, according to The South African, which has published the full timetable. The report provides dates and scheduling details to help students, parents and schools prepare for the upcoming exam period.

The North West education department has announced that matric learners whose schools were severely damaged by storms will be accommodated at nearby schools or through a platoon system while repairs are expedited. According to the department, the measures are intended to ensure that learners can continue preparing for and writing their matric exams despite the storm damage to school infrastructure in the province.

South African students will begin the fourth and final term of the 2026 academic year on Tuesday, 6 October, following the September school break, according to The Citizen. The report outlines the school calendar to help families plan ahead for the upcoming year-end holidays, indicating when schools will close and when learners are expected back in class for the last stretch of the academic year.

The Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) is set to hold elections for its national office bearers for the 2026–2030 term on August 1. Prior to the national elections, grassroots elections will commence on July 23 at various district headquarters, as announced by the Electoral Commission.

Kenya's government has pledged to strengthen security measures and inter-agency coordination ahead of the August 10, 2027 General Election to identify and address emerging threats before polling day. According to KBC, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said the government will guarantee the security of Kenyans, electoral institutions and critical infrastructure throughout the electoral period. He made the remarks during a diplomatic briefing.

Political parties are campaigning in municipalities across KwaZulu-Natal ahead of South Africa's Local Government Elections, which are scheduled to take place on November 4. According to SABC Politics, parties are on the campaign trail in the province as they seek voter support in the upcoming municipal polls.