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Discover how to access South Africa’s National Gardens for free during National Gardens Week 2026. Explore Kirstenbosch, the Pretoria Zoo, and more.
Grammy award-winning artist Doja Cat will headline the South African leg of the Move Afrika tour in Pretoria on 20 March 2026. The concert, hosted at SunBet Arena in Time Square, Menlyn Maine, forms part of Global Citizen’s third edition of the pan-African touring circuit
Thava Indian Restaurant has officially opened a new branch at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park, expanding its footprint in Gauteng’s competitive hospitality sector. The Kerala-inspired restaurant, founded by Mathew Abraham, now operates inside one of the province’s busiest entertainment destinations in Ekurhuleni. The opening gives East Rand residents and visitors access to traditional South Indian cuisine within the Emperors Palace complex.
The Department of Basic Education has confirmed the official 2026 South African public school calendar, setting the academic year from 14 January to 9 December 2026. The calendar affects learners, parents, and educators across Gauteng and outlines 200 official school days across four terms. It also includes one special school holiday on 15 June 2026.
The Betway Premiership returns this week with eight Round 19 fixtures scheduled between 27 February and 1 March 2026. Clubs across Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, and the Western Cape are in action as the title race and relegation battle intensify. The standout fixture sees Kaizer Chiefs host Orlando Pirates in a Soweto Derby on Saturday afternoon, a result that could influence both the top four and bragging rights in Johannesburg.
Kaizer Chiefs are entering a decisive stage of the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season, with confirmed fixtures against Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns and several mid-table rivals scheduled through May 2026. The club has also completed notable squad changes this season, adding defensive and attacking depth while parting ways with senior players. For Gauteng supporters, where Chiefs remain one of the province’s most followed clubs, the upcoming derby and title-impact fixtures could determine the final league outcome.
The first Soweto Derby of the season lands in Gauteng this Saturday, with Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates set to meet at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg. For many fans, it is not only a match day. It is a full weekend plan that includes watch parties, pre-game meet-ups, and post-match hangouts across the province. With tickets often limited and demand typically high, many supporters will watch from sports bars, restaurants, and entertainment nodes that screen big fixtures.