Gauteng Tourism says three major events held across the province over the weekend of 19 and 20 September 2026 attracted an estimated 195,000 attendees, highlighting the role of music, sport and exhibitions in attracting visitors. In a statement issued on Monday, 21 September, the agency identified Scorpion Kings Live at FNB Stadium, Africa Aerospace and Defence 2026 and Mamelodi Sundowns’ match against Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli as the weekend’s major attractions. It is estimated that the Scorpion Kings concert alone generated R199 million in event revenue and additional local spending, while supporting more than 2,300 jobs.
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Gauteng is putting Amapiano at the centre of its Tourism Month celebrations as Scorpion Kings Live prepares to take place at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday, 19 September 2026. Through Konka GP: Home of Amapiano, Gauteng Tourism Authority is connecting the concert to township culture, music heritage and visitor experiences across the province. The initiative aims to encourage music fans to explore the places associated with Amapiano’s development, turning a stadium event into an opportunity to discover more of Gauteng.
Heritage Month in September offers Gauteng residents and visitors an opportunity to explore the province’s cultural diversity through food, with restaurants serving traditional South African dishes alongside flavours from elsewhere in Africa and around the world. From Soweto and Pretoria to Ekurhuleni, the Vaal and Muldersdrift, diners can find restaurants reflecting different culinary traditions across Gauteng’s five regions.
Gauteng visitors can explore major heritage sites, wildlife experiences, museums, family attractions and outdoor destinations across the province’s five main…
Sho’t Left Travel Week 2026 is underway across South Africa from 7 to 13 September, giving travellers a limited period to search for and book domestic tourism deals for trips they can take later. The initiative forms part of the Great South African Travel Sale and coincides with Tourism Month, with accommodation, experiences and other local tourism offers available through Sho’t Left.
South Africans can visit participating national parks without paying day entry fees during SA National Parks Week 2026, which runs from 7 to 13 September. The annual SANParks initiative is open to South African day visitors who present valid identification at participating parks, giving Gauteng residents an opportunity to plan affordable nature trips during the week.
African businesses seeking buyers, investors and opportunities beyond their domestic markets will gather in Pretoria on 8 and 9 September 2026 for the third annual Embassies Business Fair and Conference. The two day event at the CSIR International Convention Centre will bring businesses together with embassies, trade representatives, buyers, investors and policymakers, with economic diplomacy and access to international markets forming a central part of the programme.
Sho’t Left Travel Week returns from 7 to 13 September 2026, giving South Africans another opportunity to experience Gauteng for less. As part of Tourism Month, the annual campaign offers discounts on accommodation, attractions, guided tours and holiday experiences, encouraging travellers to explore more of the province while supporting local tourism businesses.
As South Africa prepares to observe Transport Month in October, Gauteng Tourism is already placing mobility at the centre of its Spring, Tourism and Heritage Month strategy. According to the Gauteng Tourism Authority, the province wants to make it easier for visitors to travel between attractions, events, heritage sites and communities while supporting local businesses and creating economic opportunities.
Johannesburg, Gauteng Tourism, also known as Visit Gauteng, is welcoming Tourism Month, Heritage Month and the spring season with appreciation, excitement and renewed purpose as the province rolls out a longer, sharper and more connected destination programme anchored in its Tourism, Heritage and Transport Months Strategic Programme and Go-to-Market Plan 2026.