Thousands of people are expected to take to the streets of Johannesburg when the 702 Walk the Talk returns on Sunday, 26 July 2026. This year, the event will feature a new partnership with Jozi My Jozi, introducing interactive experiences that encourage participants to discover the city’s people, neighbourhoods and creative spaces while completing their chosen route. The initiative transforms the annual walk into an opportunity to experience Johannesburg beyond the finish line, with storytelling, public art, local markets and community activities planned along the way.
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South African Tourism has announced a new digital trade series that will form part of Sho’t Left Travel Week 2026, introducing a refreshed online learning experience for tourism businesses across South Africa. The first live session will take place on Tuesday, 21 July 2026, giving tourism operators, marketers and industry stakeholders practical insights into digital marketing, branding, artificial intelligence and demand generation.
The 702 Jozi My Jozi Walk the Talk will return to Johannesburg on Sunday, 26 July 2026, taking thousands of participants through the inner city on three routes starting and finishing at Ellis Park. The event, hosted by Radio 702 in partnership with Jozi My Jozi and supported by the City of Johannesburg, will use the annual walk to highlight Joburg’s heritage, architecture, urban renewal and the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness. Participants can choose a 5 km, 8 km or 15 km route through several well known Johannesburg precincts.
Gauteng residents will gather at the Sharpeville Human Rights Precinct on Saturday, 18 July 2026, for the second annual SINAM Health and Wellness Day, a Mandela Day initiative combining physical activity, blood donation and community support. Organised by SINAM 1960 NPC, the event will begin with registration logistics from 6:30 and a 5 km fun walk at 7:00, followed by aerobics and a blood drive from 10:00 to 15:00. The programme matters now as communities across Gauteng mark Nelson Mandela Month through activities linked to health, participation and practical support for others.
South Africa is commemorating Nelson Mandela Month throughout July 2026, with residents, organisations and communities encouraged to dedicate time to tackling poverty and inequity ahead of Nelson Mandela International Day on 18 July.
Participants heading to the 702 Walk the Talk can use Gautrain and PRASA services to travel to Ellis Park Stadium, where the 2026 event begins. Gautrain and PRASA are the official transport partners for the walk, offering a rail connection for people taking part in the 5km, 8km and 15km routes.
Gauteng residents looking for something to do this weekend have no shortage of entertainment options. From free music festivals and major live performances to Father’s Day celebrations and cultural events, the province’s event calendar is packed with activities between 20 and 21 June 2026.
Johannesburg’s Constitution Hill will host the 14th annual Basha Uhuru Freedom Festival from 24 to 27 June 2026, bringing together music, film, entrepreneurship, poetry, heritage and youth-focused dialogue as South Africa commemorates 50 years since the 1976 Soweto Uprising.
Father’s Day 2026 is fast approaching, and Gauteng is offering a packed calendar of events for families looking to celebrate the dads and father figures in their lives. From live music concerts and family markets to vintage car showcases, trail runs and outdoor festivals, there is no shortage of ways to spend quality time together across the province.
From Soweto commemorations and the 76 Hours in Soweto programme to concerts, theatre productions and heritage attractions, here is your guide to spending the Youth Day 2026 long weekend in Gauteng.