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

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.

A silent gathering against femicide will take place at Constitution Hill’s Women’s Jail in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, on Friday, 25 September 2026, from 12:00 to 14:00. The event, titled Warm Bodies @ The Women’s Jail, invites members of the public to gather in solidarity following the recent deaths of women in Ekurhuleni and wider concerns about gender based violence in South Africa. According to the event announcement, attendees are asked to wear black, with the historic Women’s Jail serving as the venue for the two hour gathering.

The road to Scorpion Kings Live begins before the main concert, with Sowetoo Tours offering a Konka GP music tourism route on Friday, 18 September 2026. The experience takes visitors through Johannesburg and Soweto ahead of DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small’s concert at FNB Stadium on Saturday, 19 September. Concertgoers can also arrange transport through Sowetoo Tours, explore local attractions and plan where to eat or stay while attending the event.

Thousands of music fans heading to Scorpion Kings Live at FNB Stadium on Saturday, 19 September 2026, will have a dedicated Gautrain transport option to and from the Johannesburg venue. Gautrain passengers can travel by train to Park Station before using a complimentary bus service to FNB Stadium, with buses operating from 10:00 and late services scheduled after the concert.