On Monday, 26 August, Minister of Human Settlements Mmamoloko Kubayi briefs media on plans to assist the struggling gap market to access affordable housing at Ronnie Mamoepa Media Centre.Also on Monday, the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Professor Blade Nzimande will open the 7th BIO Africa Convention.On Tuesday, 27 August, Eastern Cape Rural Development and Agrarian Reform MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe will hold a media briefing to provide details of the damage caused by the recent veld fires in the province.On Wednesday, 28 August, there are no confirmed events.Thursday, 29 August, is the start of National Arbor Week.On Friday, 30 August, there are no confirmed events.Source: South African Government News Agency