Nonnie Kubeka, Executive Director of the Gauteng Convention and Events Bureau, will speak at the SAACI National Annual Conference 2026, taking Gauteng’s business events perspective to one of Southern Africa’s key industry gatherings. The conference takes place from Sunday, 26 July to Tuesday, 28 July 2026 at The Capital Zimbali in KwaZulu-Natal.
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Football fans across Gauteng are preparing for one of the biggest nights in international sport as the FIFA World Cup Final takes place on Sunday, 19 July 2026. Whether you’re looking for the electric atmosphere of an official fan park, an open-air public viewing or a lively sports bar, venues across Johannesburg, Pretoria, Midrand and Soweto will be screening the match live.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gauteng residents are spoiled for choice this weekend, with international music legends, major festivals, food experiences and live performances taking place across Johannesburg and Pretoria from 29 to 31 May.
Leading the lineup is the highly anticipated return of Boyz II Men, who will perform at Pretoria’s SunBet Arena, while festival lovers can choose between the Portuguese Festival, The People’s Picnic, the Benoni Beer & Gin Fest and the Johannesburg Cap Classique, Champagne & Bubbles Festival.
Workers’ Day is being marked across South Africa on Thursday, 1 May 2026, with events, marches and commemorations highlighting the…
Johannesburg is set to host the Africa Live Entertainment Conference (ALEC) 2026 from 23 to 25 April, bringing together key figures from across music, live events, policy and investment sectors. The three day conference will take place at a time when global interest in Africa’s creative economy is growing, with organisers positioning the event as a platform to address structural challenges in the live entertainment industry. For Gauteng, the gathering signals both economic opportunity and increased focus on the province as a hub for continental collaboration in music and events.
Ultra South Africa returns to Johannesburg on 25 April 2026, with organisers confirming ticket pricing, access routes and traffic management…