{"id":40312,"date":"2026-08-17T19:55:06","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T17:55:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=40312"},"modified":"2026-08-17T19:55:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T17:55:11","slug":"women-going-out-as-a-group-gauteng","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/women-going-out-as-a-group-gauteng\/","title":{"rendered":"Going Out as a Group: How Women Can Look Out for Each Other at Gauteng Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gauteng knows how to put on a show. From concerts in Joburg to festivals in Pretoria, wine expos, markets, sports events and everything in between, there\u2019s always somewhere to be - and women across the province are showing up, dressed up and ready for it. Her City, Her Rules is about exactly that: exploring Gauteng on your own terms, with the confidence that comes from knowing your squad has your back.<\/p><div id=\"gaute-4221870803\" class=\"gaute-after-paragraph-1 gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because here\u2019s the thing - a great night out isn\u2019t just about the outfit, the playlist or the queue for the good food stall. It\u2019s about the group around you. A few small agreements before you leave the house can mean the difference between a night where everyone\u2019s watching out for each other, and one where everyone\u2019s just hoping for the best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This isn\u2019t about fear. It\u2019s about women\u2019s safety at events being something a squad builds together, on purpose, before the first drink or the first song.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Your Squad Plan Matters<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most of what makes a night out feel easy has nothing to do with the venue and everything to do with the group. When everyone knows the plan - how you\u2019re getting there, where you\u2019re meeting if you get separated, what happens if someone wants to leave early - you spend less time managing logistics and more time actually enjoying yourselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think of it as a few quick agreements, not a rulebook. That\u2019s the whole idea behind good group safety: a bit of planning up front buys you a lot of freedom later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sort Out the Ride Home Before the Event<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t wait until the event is winding down to figure out how everyone\u2019s getting home. Before you even leave, decide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Is someone the designated sober driver, or is everyone using rideshare?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are you arriving and leaving together, or is it fine to split up later?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who\u2019s ordering the  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uber.com\/za\/en\/ride\/safety\/tips\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.uber.com\/za\/en\/ride\/safety\/tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Uber<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt.eu\/en-za\/rides\/safety\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/bolt.eu\/en-za\/rides\/safety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bolt<\/a> and is everyone comfortable with the plan if the group splits?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What happens if one person wants to leave two hours before everyone else?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">None of this needs to be complicated - it just needs to be decided. If you haven\u2019t read our guide on event safety tips for getting home safely, it\u2019s worth a look before your next big night out: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/rideshare-safety-south-africa-women\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/rideshare-safety-south-africa-women\/\">Rideshare Safety in Gauteng: What Every Woman Should Know Before Getting In<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-291898712\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Choose a Meeting Point<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Big Gauteng events mean big crowds, and big crowds mean patchy signal. \u201cI\u2019ll just call you\u201d sounds simple until thousands of other people are trying to use the same network at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pick something obvious before you go in - a specific entrance, a food court, a landmark inside the venue, a spot near the main stage. It takes ten seconds to agree on and saves you twenty minutes of wandering around later trying to find each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Buddy System: Simple, Not Restrictive<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The buddy system isn\u2019t about women needing permission to go anywhere alone. It\u2019s simply about looking out for each other while you\u2019re going out with friends - heading to the bathroom, grabbing food, stepping outside for air, or moving through a packed crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes it\u2019s as simple as saying, \u201cI\u2019m going to the bathroom, I\u2019ll be back in five.\u201d That\u2019s it. It keeps everyone in the loop without anyone feeling babysat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pay Attention When a Friend Says Something Feels Wrong<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Good friends notice things - when someone goes unusually quiet, seems uncomfortable, looks confused, or mentions that someone keeps approaching them. You don\u2019t need to hover over each other all night. You just need to actually listen when someone says something doesn\u2019t feel right, and take it seriously the first time they say it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/7D6C558F-CD55-42E5-9AA0-78274B612CCF-1024x819.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/7D6C558F-CD55-42E5-9AA0-78274B612CCF-1024x819.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/7D6C558F-CD55-42E5-9AA0-78274B612CCF-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/7D6C558F-CD55-42E5-9AA0-78274B612CCF-768x615.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/7D6C558F-CD55-42E5-9AA0-78274B612CCF-150x120.png 150w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/7D6C558F-CD55-42E5-9AA0-78274B612CCF-450x360.png 450w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/7D6C558F-CD55-42E5-9AA0-78274B612CCF-1200x960.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/7D6C558F-CD55-42E5-9AA0-78274B612CCF.png 1402w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Have an \u201cI Want to Leave\u201d Rule<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is one of the simplest and most powerful group rules you can set: if someone says \u201cI want to leave,\u201d the group goes. No explanations required, no convincing anyone that something\u2019s actually wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From there, the group can help however\u2019s needed - walking them out, getting them to a safer or more public space, arranging transport, or just staying with them until the ride arrives. Supportive, not dramatic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cA night out is only as good as the group that\u2019s got you.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-291898712\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>If Someone Feels Uncomfortable Around Someone Else<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If someone in your group says a stranger is making them uncomfortable, believe them straight away. Stay close, move to another area, and loop in venue staff or security if it feels necessary. There\u2019s no need to escalate things unnecessarily - the goal is simply to get your friend somewhere they feel at ease. And nobody owes politeness to someone who\u2019s making them uncomfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What If Someone in Your Group Feels Unwell?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a friend starts feeling unwell - whether it\u2019s the heat, the crowd, or one too many drinks - don\u2019t leave them alone and don\u2019t assume they just need to \u201csleep it off.\u201d Get venue staff involved if needed, help them find somewhere safe to sit, and arrange proper transport home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Keep Communication Simple<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before the event, make sure everyone in the group has each other\u2019s numbers, the venue name, the agreed meeting point, and the transport plan. That\u2019s it. You don\u2019t need a twenty-item checklist - just enough shared information that nobody\u2019s guessing if plans change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Goal Is to Enjoy the Night<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">None of this is about being cautious instead of having fun. It\u2019s the opposite - a few quick agreements at the start of the night mean your squad can stop thinking about logistics and start actually enjoying the concert, the festival, the market, the dance floor. Staying safe at events and having a brilliant night out aren\u2019t in competition with each other. They go hand in hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/80554AEA-696F-4F8F-9704-EFB18FDECC8F-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/80554AEA-696F-4F8F-9704-EFB18FDECC8F-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/80554AEA-696F-4F8F-9704-EFB18FDECC8F-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/80554AEA-696F-4F8F-9704-EFB18FDECC8F-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/80554AEA-696F-4F8F-9704-EFB18FDECC8F-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/80554AEA-696F-4F8F-9704-EFB18FDECC8F-450x300.png 450w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/80554AEA-696F-4F8F-9704-EFB18FDECC8F-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/80554AEA-696F-4F8F-9704-EFB18FDECC8F.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-291898712\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Going Out in Gauteng, Together<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether it\u2019s Gauteng nightlife, a weekend market, a wine expo or a stadium full of noise, Gauteng belongs to the women who show up for it - together. Make the plan, pick the meeting point, listen to each other, and then go have the night you came for.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Going out with friends? 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