Soweto Fashion Week is bringing South African designers to the Blue Theatre at Soweto Theatre in Jabulani from 5 to 7 November 2026, creating an opportunity to explore the township beyond the runway. With evening shows beginning at 18:00, visitors can spend their days discovering Soweto’s historic landmarks, restaurants, cultural attractions and local accommodation. This 72-hour Soweto itinerary combines the Spring/Summer fashion showcase with practical ideas for a three-day visit, including where to eat, what to see and how to plan around the remaining shows on Friday and Saturday.
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The Soweto Derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs takes place at FNB Stadium on Saturday, 31 October 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 15:30. While the sold-out match will draw thousands of supporters to Johannesburg, the weekend also presents an opportunity to explore Soweto’s restaurants, heritage attractions, entertainment venues and accommodation.
Year-end function season is here, and the best Gauteng venues are already filling their late-November and December dates. Whether your…
From Pines Resort and Cedar Junction to Wild Waters and the indoor Aquadome, here are Gauteng’s best water parks and public pools for summer 2026/27, with prices and opening times.
Restaurant Week 2026 in South Africa is underway, giving Gauteng diners access to special set menus at restaurants across Johannesburg and Pretoria until 1 November 2026. Running from 25 September, the latest edition includes more than 200 participating restaurants nationally, with 86 restaurants in and around Johannesburg and 25 in and around Pretoria listed for diners to explore. From R235 Italian lunches to R1 595 chef’s table experiences, Gauteng diners can use the event to try restaurants at different price points.
Gauteng’s warmer months are here, opening the door to water park days, strawberry picking, early morning hikes and ice cream stops across the province. From Soweto and Johannesburg to Pretoria, Boksburg, Krugersdorp and the Cradle of Humankind, residents have plenty of options for a #Spring2Summer outing in 2026. This guide brings together places to visit, current price ranges, addresses, and contact details to help families, couples, and groups plan their next Gauteng day out.
The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz returns to Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on Friday, 25 September and Saturday, 26…
Gauteng Xplorer Tours has launched a new day trip from Johannesburg that combines the Harties Aerial Cableway with a guided wildlife drive at Lion & Safari Park. Announced on 18 September 2026 ahead of Heritage Day on 24 September, the tour operates on Thursdays and Saturdays and offers collection from seven points across Johannesburg. The excursion brings two attractions into one itinerary, allowing residents and visitors to explore the Hartbeespoort area without arranging separate transport between destinations.
Gauteng families can choose from dinosaur exhibitions, animal encounters, creative workshops and supervised holiday programmes between 23 September and 11 October 2026. Activities are scheduled across Springs, Johannesburg, Centurion, Sandton and Kempton Park, with advertised prices ranging from R100 per day for a school holiday programme to R300 for a dinosaur festival ticket purchased at the entrance. Parents should check dates, age limits, operating hours and what each fee includes before booking, particularly where additional activities carry separate charges.
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.