Soweto Small Business Showcase
SOWETO SMALL BUSINESS SHOWCASE
Soweto Tourism, in partnership with Kamers/Makers, FNB and Maponya Mall, proudly presents the Soweto Small Business Showcase!
Maponya Mall Saturday, 26 September 2026 | 10:00–18:00 Saturday Night Market | 18:00–22:00 Sunday, 27 September 2026 | 10:00–18:00
Come experience and support 100 local SMMEs showcasing food, fashion, arts & crafts, services and more!
Local entertainment Business networking and collaboration FNB trading tools for participating businesses Opportunities to discover and support local businesses
BOOKINGS FOR STALL
PRICE R500
Soweto Investment Conference 2026
SOWETO INVESTMENT CONFERENCE
Date & Time
WEDNESDAY 21 AND THURSDAY 22 OCTOBER 2026
10AM-5PM
Venue SOWETO HOTEL, KLIPTOWN, FREEDOM CHARTER SQUARE, SOWETO
Theme & Focus
Theme: IMPROVING TRADE AND INVESTMENT
Sub-topics: INFRASTRUCTURE, TOURISM, RETAIL, SMME DEVELOPMENT AND LOCAL JOB CREATION
RSVP Link RSVP@WWW.SOWETOTOURISM.ORG.ZA/EVENTS/SOWETO-INVESTMENT-CONFERENCE
Info / Sponsorship Contact
Phone: CALL MS MAHLANGU 065 920 9718
Email: INFO@SOWETOTOURISM.ORG.ZA
SOWETO100 Second Edition
On 6 December 2026, we ride 100km through the streets that shaped us. Join us for a KASIFIED TOURISM EXPLORATION of Soweto’s iconic heritage architecture.
Experience SOWETO in a different light, on two wheels, among the vibrant community and culture. We have an addition in our race format, a UNIQUE CRIT competition, that is packed with fast-paced iBhoni laps.
One iBhoni MUSIC Festival | One township | One unforgettable experience |
SOWETO100
HOSPITALITY BUSINESS NETWORK
Soweto Tourism & Santam invite guesthouse owners, restaurant owners, B&B operators and other hospitality businesses to reserve their seats for the Hospitality Business Networking Meeting.
Date: 10 September 2026
Time: 10:00am – 13:00pm
Venue: Sakhumzi, Phefeni, Soweto
RSVP: https://forms.gle/iGpz5dpVQfQjfqL3A
For more information contact
Soweto Tourism office
065 920 9718
SOWETO KOTA FESTIVAL
🎟️ Web Tickets, PnP & Boxer: https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1594847458
🎟️ Computicket, Shoprite & Checkers: https://computicket-boxoffice.com/e/soweto-kota-festival-rj3wdk
Safety & Environment Forum
Focus on tourism safety, sustainability, and environmental awareness
Keep Soweto Attractions Clean
Clean-up activations at key tourism nodes involving communities and tourism businesses
Soweto Guiding & Tour Operators Workshop
Capacity building on the evolving story of Soweto
Business Networking Sessions
Industry networking with opportunities for SMME collaboration
Travel Indaba
National platform to promote Soweto tourism products and support SMME market access
2026 Advisory Consultation (internal)
Strategic consultation with advisory members on tourism development
Stakeholder Engagement (Online)
Virtual engagement with stakeholders, including SMME participation and sector alignment.
CALLING ALL UNEMPLOYED YOUTH
KEEP SOWETO ATTRACTIONS CLEAN PROGRAM 2026
CALLING ALL UNEMPLOYED YOUTH
The Keep Soweto Attractions Clean Program is a community clean-up initiative by Soweto Tourism aimed at promoting a clean, safe and welcoming environment at Soweto tourism sites.
We are recruiting 100 unemployed youth to participate in the clean-up campaign taking place next week Wednesday and Thursday 8 & 9 April 2026.
Stipend: Participants will receive a stipent for the two-day clean-up program.
Requirements:
Must be a Soweto resident
Must be unemployed
Must be available both days
Closing Date: Saturday, 4 April 2026 at 23:59
Only successful applicants will be contacted.
MEDIA INVITATION
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.
SOWETO TOURISM AWARDS 2026 VOTING NOW OPEN
THE WAIT IS OVER!
After many days of a rigorous vetting and verification process, we are proud to unveil the crème de la crème of Soweto tourism.
🏆 Meet your 2026 Soweto Tourism Awards Nominees the businesses, brands, and individuals raising the bar and shaping world-class township tourism.
🗳️ VOTING IS NOW OPEN!
Have your say and support your favourites by voting now:
Let the celebration
begin!
Voting close 20 February 2026 at 23:59
#SowetoTourismAwards2026
Soweto Tourism awards nominations
Soweto Tourism Awards 2026 – Nomination Form
The Soweto Tourism Awards celebrate excellence, innovation, and impact within the Soweto tourism and hospitality sector.
This nomination form allows the public, industry stakeholders, and organizations to nominate outstanding individuals and businesses contributing to the growth of tourism in Soweto.
SOWETO INVESTMENT CONFERENCE
SOWETO INVESTMENT CONFERENCE
Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 November 2025 10am - 5pm venue: Eyethu Multipurpose Centre, Mofolo
THEME: LOCAL ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT / STOKVEL ECONOMY / SPAZA ECONOMY / STATE OF CJT ECONOMY REPORT / BUSINESS NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AND MORE
INFO/SPONSORSHIP CALL MS MAHLANGU 065 920 9718 INFO@SOWETOTOURISM.ORG.ZA
SOWETO INVESTMENT CONFERENCE
SOWETO INVESTMENT CONFERENCE
Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 November 2025 10am - 5pm venue: Eyethu Multipurpose Centre, Mofolo
THEME: LOCAL ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
INFO/SPONSORSHIP CALL MS MAHLANGU 065 920 9718 INFO@SOWETOTOURISM.ORG.ZA
SOWETO INVESTMENT CONFERENCE GOLF DAY
Event Name: Invest Soweto Golf Day Date: 20 November 2025 Venue: Soweto Golf Country Club Format: 4 Ball Better Ball Stableford Tee Off: 10:00 AM
Fees
Individual Golfer: R750
Corporate 4 Ball: R5,000
Watering Hole Sponsorship: R10,000 (includes complimentary 4 Ball)
Inclusions: Light lunch, watering hole, halfway house, foot massage, sun cap
Prizes
Winner prizes up to R20,000
Dream Hotel & Resorts getaway
Golf merchandise
Contact Information
Call: Ms Mahlangu at 069 209 718
Email: info@sowetotourism.org.za
Sponsors & Partners
Gauteng Tourism
Soweto Tourism
Dream Hotels & Resorts
VISIT SOWETO EXPO
SMMEs Pre-registration Is officially open
Inviting Soweto based small businesses to exhibit and market their products and services at the annual Visit Soweto Expo 2025 at Maponya Mall.
Date: 27-28 September 2025
Time: 09:00am- 18:00pm
Pre-registration link - https://forms.gle/86UBNZm2Cb5puASR8
Limited Space
SUPPORT LOCAL
Registration closing date: 01 September 2025
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