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South African 4x4 and Outdoor Show

South African 4x4 and Outdoor Show

Sep 5-6, 2026 Pretoria

The South African 4x4 and Outdoor Show is a major two-day exhibition held at Pretoria's Zwartkops Raceway. The event showcases hundreds of leisure products alongside high-octane entertainment such as off-road driving, military...

4X4 Outdoor +7
Open Book Festival

Open Book Festival

Sep 4-6, 2026 Cape Town

The Open Book Festival, held in Cape Town from September 4 to 6, is a literary event celebrating African storytelling, featuring writers, readers, culinary events, and a marketplace.

Literary Festival African Stories +5
FNB Art Joburg

FNB Art Joburg

Sep 4-6, 2026 Johannesburg

FNB Art Joburg is a prominent contemporary art fair in Africa, returning to Johannesburg for its 19th edition in September 2026. Held at the Sandton Convention Centre, the event showcases leading galleries...

Art Contemporary Art +4
Da Silva Parks Market Day

Da Silva Parks Market Day

Sep 5, 2026 Fourways, Johannesburg

The Da Silva Parks Market Day is a family-friendly fundraising event scheduled for Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Hammets Crossing Office Park in Fourways, Johannesburg. Running from 10:00 to 15:00, the market...

Market Fundraising +6
92nd Swartland Show

92nd Swartland Show

Sep 2-5, 2026 Moorreesburg

The 92nd Swartland Show is a premier agricultural exhibition held in Moorreesburg, South Africa, from September 2 to 5, 2026. The event showcases agricultural innovation, features elite livestock competitions, horse displays, live...

Agricultural Fair +6