From mall tracks you can reach after work to dusty bushveld trails less than an hour from the city, Gauteng…
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Bill Harrop’s “Original” Balloon Safaris has introduced a private hot air balloon experience for four passengers as the company celebrates…
The South African Township and Village Tourism Organisation has welcomed the newly appointed South African Tourism Board and pledged to support its leadership, while calling for existing tourism commitments to be translated into practical programmes for enterprises in townships, villages and small dorpies. In a letter dated 1 October 2026, the Johannesburg based organisation said it wants to work with the Board and South African Tourism on market access, tourism product visibility, quality assurance, grading and enterprise development. The development matters to Gauteng because SATOVITO is based in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, and represents tourism enterprises operating in communities that it wants included more meaningfully in tourism growth.
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.
South Africa has expanded its tourism infrastructure investment pipeline to 15 projects worth R3.5 billion, as government moves to attract…
October brings a full calendar of Pride Month events to Gauteng, with LGBTQ+ communities and allies gathering across Johannesburg, Sandton, Centurion and Maboneng during the month. Major events include Pretoria Pride on 10 October and Johannesburg Pride on 31 October, alongside community, entertainment, fashion and empowerment events throughout the province.
Closing of the Tourism & Heritage Month in style, the Gauteng Tourism Authority (GTA) on behalf of destination Gauteng, has launched the new Visit Gauteng Mobile App, Digital Marketplace and I Love Gauteng Online Shop, positioning the province at the forefront of Africa’s evolving visitor economy and creating a powerful new platform to convert visitor movement into jobs, trade, enterprise growth and economic value.
The Gauteng Tourism Authority is launching the Gauteng Marketplace inside the official Visit Gauteng App on Wednesday, 30 September 2026, giving local businesses a new way to sell products to residents and visitors. The marketplace forms part of an expanded app that allows users to discover attractions, accommodation, restaurants, events, specials and experiences across Johannesburg, Tshwane, Ekurhuleni, Sedibeng and the West Rand. Local businesses can register as vendors for free, while shoppers can buy products and arrange delivery through the platform.
The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz returns to Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on Friday, 25 September and Saturday, 26…