Browsing: Visit Gauteng

Pretoria-based hospitality venue Casa Toscana Lodge has released a detailed programme of February 2026 events, outlining a series of scheduled dining evenings, wellness treatments, bridal offerings, and conference packages running from late January through to the end of February. The programme affects residents across Gauteng seeking pre-booked lifestyle, dining, and business events and signals how venues in Tshwane are structuring early-year activities around Valentine’s Day and corporate planning cycles.

Hotel 224 has announced a set of Valentine’s Day dining and accommodation packages scheduled for mid-February, offering couples in Gauteng several options ranging from a single evening meal to a full weekend stay. The announcement affects residents seeking Valentine’s Day plans within Pretoria and surrounding areas, particularly those looking for contained, on-site experiences rather than travel-heavy celebrations. The packages come as hospitality venues across Gauteng begin releasing limited-date offerings tied to the annual Valentine’s Day period.

Couples in Gauteng looking for a Valentine’s Day escape without long-distance travel are being offered a limited overnight romantic experience at Thaba Eco Hotel this February. The offering, announced this week by the hotel, is positioned as a curated stay focused on privacy, connection, and time away from daily routines. It comes as many urban couples opt for short, local getaways rather than peak-season travel during February.

More first-time visitors to Gauteng are using guided sightseeing tours to navigate Johannesburg and Soweto in 2026, as operators expand affordable packages and simplify transport for newcomers. The shift is affecting domestic tourists, families, and international travellers who want predictable costs and safer ways to move around the city. Tourism operators say demand has increased steadily over the past year, particularly for hop-on hop-off and guided township tours.

For first-time business travellers, arriving in Gauteng is an introduction to the heartbeat of South Africa’s economy. This is where boardrooms, innovation labs, government offices, and multinational headquarters intersect. More than just a stopover, Gauteng is a destination built for deal-making, growth, and long-term opportunity.

As the new year takes shape, Gauteng is moving with confidence. Global attention from recent high-level meetings still lingers, while…

A major new urban development is taking shape at the intersection of Jan Smuts Avenue and Chester Road, where Nine Yards, Johannesburg’s newest green town square, is steadily coming to life. The precinct is opening in phases from December 2025, with full tenant activation expected between February and March 2026.

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.

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.

Soweto is far more than a township, it’s the living story of South Africa’s resilience, creativity, and cultural pride. Once a symbol of resistance, it now bursts with colour, rhythm, and life. From the world-renowned Vilakazi Street to its bustling theatres, guided bike tours, and family-friendly playgrounds, Soweto has something for everyone, locals, travellers, and day visitors alike.