What’s On in Gauteng: Events, News & Lifestyle

AVIJOZI 2026 will bring filmmakers, animators, visual effects specialists and other creative professionals together in Johannesburg for a free, one day industry festival. Organised by AVIJOZI NPC in partnership with Chocolate Tribe, the event features speakers from South Africa’s film, television, animation and digital creative industries, with free tickets available through the festival’s website. For Gauteng’s aspiring creatives, students and established professionals, the festival offers an opportunity to explore different creative disciplines, learn from industry practitioners and make professional connections.

The Gauteng Tourism Authority is launching the Gauteng Marketplace inside the official Visit Gauteng App on Wednesday, 30 September 2026, giving local businesses a new way to sell products to residents and visitors. The marketplace forms part of an expanded app that allows users to discover attractions, accommodation, restaurants, events, specials and experiences across Johannesburg, Tshwane, Ekurhuleni, Sedibeng and the West Rand. Local businesses can register as vendors for free, while shoppers can buy products and arrange delivery through the platform.

The Gauteng government is launching the Vul’amathuba Festival at Constitution Hill in Johannesburg on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, connecting young people with employment, education and business development opportunities. The event, scheduled from 09:00 to 16:00 at the precinct’s People’s Park, brings together employers, universities, training institutions and government departments. Gauteng MEC Vuyiswa Ramokgopa’s keynote speaking notes outline dedicated zones where residents can obtain career assistance, explore bursaries and learnerships, investigate business funding and access government services.

Heritage Day falls on Thursday, 24 September 2026, giving Gauteng residents an opportunity to explore the province’s history through museums, memorials and cultural attractions. Families and visitors can commemorate the public holiday at destinations across Johannesburg, Tshwane, Ekurhuleni, the West Rand and Sedibeng, including the Cradle of Humankind, Constitution Hill and the Sharpeville Human Rights Precinct. These sites offer different perspectives on South Africa’s history, from early human evolution to the struggle for democracy.