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Macufe festival

Macufe festival

Sep 1-30, 2026 Free State province
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The Macufe festival, a celebration of African unity, is scheduled for September 2026 in Free State Province, South Africa. Malian musician Salif Keïta cancelled his planned performance, citing concerns over xenophobic violence in the country.

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Heritage Soccer Festival

Heritage Soccer Festival

Sep 19-24, 2026 George
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The George Local Football Association (Geolfa) organizes the annual Heritage Soccer Festival in George to celebrate Heritage Day. The tournament brings together...

Soccer Football

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SPAR Women’s Challenge

SPAR Women’s Challenge

Sep 26, 2026 Gqeberha
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The 2026 SPAR Women’s Challenge is a mass-participation running event held on September 26 in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, South Africa....

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Indigenous Games Festival

Sep 19-26, 2026 Northern Cape
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The annual Provincial Indigenous Games Festival takes place across all five districts of the Northern Cape, South Africa,...

Traditional Festival Indigenous Games
A Blooming Affair

A Blooming Affair

Oct 1-3, 2026 Johannesburg
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A Blooming Affair is an annual garden and craft market hosted by Roedean School in Johannesburg, South Africa....

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Observatory Film Festival

Observatory Film Festival

Oct 24, 2026 Cape Town
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Based in Cape Town, the Observatory Film Festival provides a community-focused platform for independent and student cinema. Held...

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