Gauteng restaurants, hotels and venues are preparing for a surge in Easter lunch bookings in 2026, with a wide range of family-friendly dining experiences confirmed across Johannesburg, Pretoria and surrounding areas. The offers include buffet lunches, set menus, picnics and farm-style experiences, many of which also include children’s entertainment such as Easter egg hunts and play areas.
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Gauteng is rolling out a packed calendar of Easter activities for kids in 2026, with egg hunts, family festivals and interactive shows taking place across Johannesburg and Pretoria. The programme is aimed at families looking for school holiday entertainment, with options ranging from free shopping centre activations to large-scale outdoor events.
Johannesburg will host a free Easter-themed market at Gold Reef City Casino from 27 to 30 March 2026, offering a four-day family-focused event ahead of the Easter weekend. The market will run daily from 11:00 to 21:00 at the Porte-cochère area, with organisers confirming no entry fee for visitors.
Gauteng residents looking for affordable things to do in Gauteng this March 2026 have a clear window of free and low-cost activities, centred around Human Rights Day on Saturday, 21 March. Major heritage sites, including the Apartheid Museum and Constitution Hill, have confirmed free-entry access on that date. The timing creates a concentrated weekend of budget-friendly options across Johannesburg and Pretoria.
Human Rights Month places renewed focus on the sites where South Africa’s democratic story was shaped through protest, imprisonment, sacrifice and resistance. In Gauteng, several museums, memorials and heritage precincts continue to draw visitors each March because they connect national history to real places that can still be visited today. For residents, schools and local travellers, these sites matter not only as places of remembrance but also as anchors of cultural tourism, education and township economic activity
Thousands of golf fans are expected to descend on Steyn City from 19 to 22 March as LIV Golf South Africa arrives on the continent for the first time. The international tournament is set to bring global players, travelling supporters, and international media to Johannesburg, turning the luxury estate north of Sandton into one of the most talked-about sporting venues in the country.
Thava Indian Restaurant has officially opened a new branch at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park, expanding its footprint in Gauteng’s competitive hospitality sector. The Kerala-inspired restaurant, founded by Mathew Abraham, now operates inside one of the province’s busiest entertainment destinations in Ekurhuleni. The opening gives East Rand residents and visitors access to traditional South Indian cuisine within the Emperors Palace complex.
The Gauteng Tourism Authority has confirmed the professional conference organisers and tourism partners who will represent the province at Meetings Africa 2026. The announcement outlines the SMMEs selected under the PCO Development Programme and details the confirmed co-exhibitors that will share Gauteng’s stand at the continent’s leading business events trade show.
Gauteng will mark 20 years of participation at Meetings Africa when the 2026 edition opens at the Sandton Convention Centre. The Gauteng Convention and Events Bureau will exhibit as part of the provincial pavilion under the Gauteng Tourism Authority, reinforcing the province’s long-standing role in Africa’s business events sector. The milestone comes as destinations compete for hosted buyers, conference organisers, and global associations seeking reliable delivery partners.
Gauteng continues to position itself as a leading leisure destination, drawing visitors to its mix of culture, food, heritage sites, and urban entertainment. Provincial tourism officials say domestic travel has rebounded steadily, with city-based experiences and township tourism seeing renewed interest. For residents and visitors alike, the province’s leisure offering now spans curated food districts, heritage landmarks, rooftop venues, family attractions, and outdoor escapes, all within short driving distances.