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MIDDELBURG, MPUMALANGA

Weather forecast

12°C · Partlycloudy

Wind 17 km/h · Humidity 80%

Forecast for 4 Oct 2026, 01:00 SAST. Model issued 4 Oct, 01:18 SAST.Data: MET Norway, CC BY 4.0. Units rounded and labels formatted by The Herald.

FOREIGN EXCHANGE

Rand reference rates

CurrencyRand value
1 USD · US dollarR 16.73
1 GBP · British poundR 22.09
1 EUR · EuroR 18.78
Reference date: 2026-10-02. Weekends and holidays may show the previous business day.Source: Frankfurter. Indicative rates, not bank transaction quotes.

MPUMALANGA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School dates · 2026

  • Spring holiday
  • Term 4 begins
  • Term 4 ends for learners
  • Term 4 ends for educators
Government 2026 calendar, checked 28 September 2026. Independent schools may differ. These dates require an editorial update when a new calendar is issued.

Official school calendar ↗

SOUTH AFRICA

Public holidays · 2026

  • Election Day
  • Day of Reconciliation
  • Christmas Day
  • Day of Goodwill
Calendar feed: Nager.Date. Special proclamations may appear later.

Official government holiday calendar ↗

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