Author: Nomthandazo Ntisa

South Africa’s tourism sector received a powerful lift this week. Qantas Airways officially introduced its new direct service between Johannesburg and Perth. The launch has been welcomed across government and industry, with Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille calling the route a major step forward for travel, trade, and people-to-people relations between South Africa and Australia.

Gauteng is preparing for an important moment in the province’s cultural calendar as Freedom Park opens its Gallery of Leaders on Monday, 8 December 2025. The launch, led by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, marks a significant addition to South Africa’s efforts to recognise the individuals whose courage, values, and sacrifices helped shape the nation’s long journey toward liberation.

Gauteng is preparing for one of the most meaningful events on the province’s annual calendar as thousands get ready for the Mandela Remembrance Walk & Run. The event takes place on Sunday, 7 December 2025, at the historic Union Buildings in Pretoria. It marks twelve years since the passing of former President Nelson Mandela, and residents across the province are once again coming together to honour the man whose leadership, courage, and humanity helped shape South Africa’s democratic identity.

Johannesburg is preparing for one of its most anticipated cultural moments of the year as the Milk and Cookies Festival and Milk and Cookies Music Week return in January 2026. Audiences can expect a louder, brighter, and more globally connected festival that transforms Gauteng into a national playground for music, creativity, and youth culture.

Summer in Gauteng has a personality you can feel the moment you step outside. The days stretch invitingly, the nights come alive sooner than expected, and the small details like a crowded food market at midday, a lively mall on a Saturday afternoon, or a township street filled with music remind visitors why this province sits at the heart of South Africa’s rhythm. As the temperatures rise, people begin pouring into Gauteng’s attractions again. The return of this movement is exciting, yet it also calls for a clear message about travelling safely and responsibly.

Johannesburg’s Constitution Hill is getting ready for something special. Something that feels deeply South African. On 30 November 2025, the Mayonie Open Air Festival returns, and this year, it is bringing more than just a stage and sound. It is bringing a sense of memory, pride, and community back into an iconic space that has shaped our country.

Sharpeville is reshaping its identity in colour. A township long defined by the painful memory of the 1960 massacre is now stepping into a new era of pride, creativity, and self-determination. The newly completed Sharpeville Reservoir Mural has emerged as a landmark piece of public art that signals renewal. It reflects a community rewriting its narrative during a year that placed global attention on Gauteng through the G20.

One that speaks multiple languages, carries an unmistakable Jozi attitude, and knows the streets better than most locals. Meet Jo, the witty, street-smart digital guide behind JHB In Your Pocket GPT, Africa’s first locally tuned digital tourism companion built specifically for Johannesburg.

Johannesburg’s creative energy is gearing up for one of its biggest celebrations of the summer as the Jozi Comes Alive Music Festival returns to The Station in Newtown on Saturday, 6 December 2025. The festival, first introduced in 2024, has quickly grown into one of Gauteng’s standout lifestyle and music events, blending culture, sound, and an unmistakable Joburg identity.

The Ithuba Daily Lotto results for November 16, 2025, are officially in. South Africans love the Daily Lotto because it offers a chance to win every single day, with a guaranteed jackpot winner! Let’s dive right into the numbers.