Nonnie Kubeka, Executive Director of the Gauteng Convention and Events Bureau, will speak at the SAACI National Annual Conference 2026, taking Gauteng’s business events perspective to one of Southern Africa’s key industry gatherings. The conference takes place from Sunday, 26 July to Tuesday, 28 July 2026 at The Capital Zimbali in KwaZulu-Natal.

Thousands of walkers will head into central Johannesburg on Sunday, 26 July 2026, for the 702 Jozi My Jozi Walk the Talk, with three routes starting and finishing at Ellis Park. For participants travelling from elsewhere in Gauteng or planning to spend the weekend in the city, the event can also become an opportunity to stay, eat and explore some of Johannesburg’s best known cultural and tourism precincts.

The Proudly South African Local Wine Expo will return to Prison Break Market in Glenferness, Johannesburg, from Friday, 24 July to Sunday, 26 July 2026, bringing approximately 30 local wine brands together for three days of tastings, food and industry engagement. The event is open to adults aged 18 and older, with free admission subject to registration.

Football fans across Gauteng are preparing for one of the biggest nights in international sport as the FIFA World Cup Final takes place on Sunday, 19 July 2026. Whether you’re looking for the electric atmosphere of an official fan park, an open-air public viewing or a lively sports bar, venues across Johannesburg, Pretoria, Midrand and Soweto will be screening the match live.