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.
Browsing: Things to do in Gauteng
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.
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.
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.
For years, the Vaal River has been Gauteng’s go-to escape, a place where city stress fades into calm waters, open skies, and easy adventure. Just over an hour’s drive from Johannesburg or Pretoria, this great river offers something for everyone: from luxury cruises and riverside picnics to wild white-water rides.
Just 50 kilometers north of Pretoria lies a wilderness unlike any other in South Africa. The Dinokeng Game Reserve, Gauteng’s only Big Five reserve, is where tarred roads meet wild bush. Zebra and impala wander freely beside passing cars. The wild still breathes within reach of the city.
Gauteng’s balmy summer season calls for cool adventures, and the province is filled with water recreational activities for all ages and interests. From temperature-controlled indoor resorts to thrilling outdoor water slides and splash pads, these are major features as community hubs where friends and families can cool down, exercise, and make lasting memories together. The feature article below introduces you to Gauteng’s top water parks and swimming holes, why they stand out, who will love them (from toddlers to adrenaline junkies), as well as handy tips for your visit.
As the festive season approaches, offices and teams across Gauteng are gearing up to celebrate their wins and wrap up…
Along the eastern edge of the Maboneng Precinct, just off Anderson and Berea streets, lies Kwa Mai Mai, one of…