Soweto Fashion Week returns to the Blue Theatre at Soweto Theatre in Jabulani from 5 to 7 November 2026, bringing three evenings of South African fashion to Gauteng. The Spring/Summer 2026 edition will feature emerging designers, established fashion brands and familiar names from the entertainment industry, with runway shows beginning at 18:00 each evening. Tickets range from R150 to R800 through Webtickets, giving fashion enthusiasts an opportunity to experience local design and discover the talent shaping South Africa’s fashion industry.
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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.
South African Fashion Week (SAFW) is back in Johannesburg this week with its Autumn/Winter 2027 (AW27) collections. Shows run from…
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.
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.
The TravelWell SMME Tourism Trade Fair will take place at Lanseria International Airport from 15 to 17 September 2026, bringing tourism businesses, buyers, investors, institutions and members of the public together for a three day event focused on the West Rand tourism economy. Hosted by the MORAMER Regional Tourism Organisation, the event will include tourism exhibitions, networking, a career expo and a speed marketing session. Entry is free for members of the public, while businesses can book exhibition space at separate rates.