Clean-up activations at key tourism nodes involving communities and tourism businesses

Youth engagement on tourism opportunities and entrepreneurship

Capacity building on the evolving story of Soweto

Industry networking with opportunities for SMME collaboration

Strategic consultation with advisory members on tourism development

Virtual engagement with stakeholders, including SMME participation and sector alignment.

MEDIA INVITATION

Soweto Tourism Awards 2026 – Black Tie Edition

Date: 26 February 2026

Venue: Orlando Stadium (Orlando Amstel Arena- Mayoral Suit)

Soweto Tourism cordially invites members of the media to attend and cover the Soweto Tourism Awards 2026, a prestigious evening celebrating excellence within Soweto’s tourism and hospitality sector.

Hosted under the elegant theme “Black Tie”, this milestone edition will honour outstanding township tourism enterprises while commemorating 50 years of the 1976 Youth Uprising — a defining moment in South Africa’s history.

The evening will feature red carpet arrivals, distinguished award presentations, live entertainment, and exclusive interview opportunities with key industry leaders, nominees, and partners.

Event Programme

16:00 – 18:00 | Media & Industry Networking Session

18:30 – 23:59 | Formal Awards Ceremony & Entertainment

RSVP & Media Accreditation

📧 lelo@sowetotourism.org.za

📞 084 059 6362

Kindly confirm attendance for accreditation and interview scheduling purposes.

We look forward to welcoming you to an evening of pride, purpose, and elegance as we celebrate the resilience, growth, and global positioning of Soweto as a premier tourism destination.