LIV Golf has confirmed it will stage its first South African tournament at The Club at Steyn City in Midrand from 19 to 22 March 2026. The four-day event combines tournament play with nightly live music performances and is expected to draw local fans, international visitors, and major hospitality spend into Gauteng. The announcement matters now because ticket sales and event logistics are already underway, and the programme includes headline artists alongside a field featuring global golf names and South Africa’s Louis Oosthuizen.
Year: 2026
The Gauteng Tourism Authority has confirmed the professional conference organisers and tourism partners who will represent the province at Meetings Africa 2026. The announcement outlines the SMMEs selected under the PCO Development Programme and details the confirmed co-exhibitors that will share Gauteng’s stand at the continent’s leading business events trade show.
Gauteng will mark 20 years of participation at Meetings Africa when the 2026 edition opens at the Sandton Convention Centre. The Gauteng Convention and Events Bureau will exhibit as part of the provincial pavilion under the Gauteng Tourism Authority, reinforcing the province’s long-standing role in Africa’s business events sector. The milestone comes as destinations compete for hosted buyers, conference organisers, and global associations seeking reliable delivery partners.
Gauteng continues to position itself as a leading leisure destination, drawing visitors to its mix of culture, food, heritage sites, and urban entertainment. Provincial tourism officials say domestic travel has rebounded steadily, with city-based experiences and township tourism seeing renewed interest. For residents and visitors alike, the province’s leisure offering now spans curated food districts, heritage landmarks, rooftop venues, family attractions, and outdoor escapes, all within short driving distances.
Gauteng residents scrambling for Valentine’s day plans now have a short list of verified, bookable options across the province—many running only on or around 14 February. The ideas below are drawn from current listings by venues and organisers, and include clear dates, prices and what each experience actually includes, so readers can make a last‑minute choice without wading through vague adverts.
The Mandisi Dyantyis Concert of Love will take place this Sunday, 15 February 2026, at Nirox Sculpture Park in the Cradle of Humankind, drawing music lovers from across Gauteng for a full-day outdoor performance. With gates opening at 10:00 and music continuing until sunset, visitors are seeking nearby accommodation and experiences to extend the Valentine’s weekend beyond the concert itself.
Gauteng’s air access connectivity has expanded significantly over the past year, with new domestic routes, strengthened African links, enhanced long-haul services, and upgraded airport technology reshaping how travellers enter and move through the province. Airlines including FlySafair, FlyGabon, and Qantas have introduced or expanded services linking Johannesburg and Lanseria to destinations across South Africa, Central Africa, and Australia.
Delegates visiting Gauteng for conferences, summits, and business travel often have limited free time, usually no more than a weekend or two evenings. Johannesburg and Pretoria continue to position themselves as compact, experience-rich cities where culture, foo,d and leisure can be accessed within short distances. This matters now as Gauteng hosts a growing calendar of national and international events, with visitors increasingly seeking meaningful experiences that fit around professional schedules.
Africa Mining Indaba 2026 takes place from 9 to 12 February in Cape Town, bringing together mining companies, investors, governments and service providers from across the continent and beyond. While the event is hosted in the Western Cape, its implications are closely felt in Gauteng, where many mining company headquarters, professional services firms and equipment suppliers are based. The event matters now because decisions and partnerships formed during Indaba week often shape project pipelines, procurement and investment activity that flow back into Gauteng’s economy.
Restaurants, rooftops and live-music venues across Gauteng have rolled out February programming that extends Valentine’s celebrations beyond 14 February. The shift affects couples, friends and social planners looking for flexible date-night options throughout the Month of Love rather than a single, high-pressure evening. This matters now as lifestyle venues respond to growing demand for experience-based nights out that fit real schedules, budgets and transport considerations.