The Tshwane Tourism Awards 2026 will recognise outstanding tourism businesses, organisations and industry professionals when winners are announced on Saturday, 22 August 2026 at Batter Boys Village in Pretoria. Ahead of the awards ceremony, the Tshwane Tourism Association has introduced the independent judging panel and explained how finalists were assessed through a structured, evidence based evaluation process. According to the association, the awards are designed to recognise excellence based on measurable achievements rather than public popularity.
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Two internationally acclaimed R&B artists will perform in Gauteng over the Women’s Day long weekend, giving music lovers the chance to enjoy live entertainment in both Pretoria and Brakpan. American singer Tamia will perform at SunBet Arena in Pretoria on Monday, 10 August 2026, while soul legend Glenn Jones takes to the stage at Carnival City’s Big Top Arena on Sunday, 9 August 2026. Together, the concerts provide visitors and residents with an opportunity to celebrate Women’s Day while exploring some of Gauteng’s restaurants, hotels and attractions.
Women’s Month is shining a spotlight on the women helping shape Gauteng’s tourism industry through entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation. From travel planning and fashion to handcrafted products, wine and lifestyle brands, women owned businesses continue to contribute to the province’s visitor economy by creating authentic South African experiences. This Women’s Month, seven entrepreneurs are being recognised for building businesses that promote local talent, celebrate culture and strengthen Gauteng’s tourism offering.
National Women’s Day on Saturday 9 August 2026 offers Gauteng residents and visitors an opportunity to explore some of South Africa’s most significant heritage sites while reflecting on the women who shaped the country’s history. Several major attractions across Johannesburg and Pretoria will commemorate the day, with Constitution Hill and the Apartheid Museum offering free entry to South African visitors, while the Union Buildings remain free to visit throughout the year. These landmarks preserve the stories of the 1956 Women’s March and the generations of women who fought for equality, justice and democracy.
Indoor activities in Gauteng have a way of turning a grey, cold Saturday into one of the better weekends of the school holidays. When the temperature drops and the idea of an outdoor outing loses its appeal, it’s easy to assume that family fun has to wait until summer. It doesn’t.
The best cafés in Gauteng become even more inviting during winter. Winter mornings in Gauteng invite a slower pace, with crisp air, steaming coffee cups and cosy cafés made for lingering. Across Johannesburg, cosy coffee spots offer more than caffeine they become places to work, read, reconnect with friends, or simply enjoy a quiet morning while the city wakes up around you.
There’s a particular kind of magic that settles over Gauteng once the temperature drops. Mornings arrive sharper. Evenings turn dark early. And somewhere in between, our appetite for good company and warm food seems to grow.
Visitors attending the Proudly South African Local Wine Expo from Friday, 24 July to Sunday, 26 July 2026 can turn the event into a three day Gauteng getaway by exploring accommodation, restaurants, markets and attractions around Glenferness, Fourways, Kyalami and Midrand.
Five Gauteng-based wine businesses will be among the local brands exhibiting at the Proudly South African Local Wine Expo at Prison Break Market in Glenferness, Johannesburg, from Friday, 24 July to Sunday, 26 July 2026.
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.