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.
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Women’s Month is being celebrated across Gauteng throughout August 2026 with a wide range of exclusive specials and experiences designed to honour women. Restaurants, spas, hotels and lifestyle venues across Johannesburg, Pretoria and surrounding areas are offering discounted packages, luxury getaways, wellness experiences and Women’s Day events. Whether you are planning a solo day of self care, a celebration with friends or a relaxing weekend away, there are plenty of Women’s Month specials to enjoy across the province.
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.
The 2026 SPAR Women’s Challenge Tshwane returns to SuperSport Park in Centurion on Saturday, 1 August, bringing thousands of runners and supporters to Gauteng for one of South Africa’s biggest women’s road running events. Visitors travelling to Tshwane for the race can make the most of their stay by exploring nearby accommodation, restaurants and attractions before and after the event.
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.
Proudly South African CEO Eustace Mashimbye has joined Gauteng Lifve Podcast host Barba G for a discussion on localisation, entrepreneurship and the role of consumer spending in supporting South African businesses and jobs. The conversation comes as Proudly South African partners with the Gauteng Tourism Authority around the Proudly South African Local Wine Expo, connecting the buy local movement with Gauteng’s visitor economy.
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.