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It’s hard to believe that it’s been 50 years since the Soweto Uprising. And to mark the historic event, Jozi My Jozi, a movement dedicated to inspiring and uniting Johannesburg residents around a shared sense of pride in the city, will present 76 Hours in Soweto from 13–16 June 2026.  The four-day programme aims to honour the legacy of June 16, while creating meaningful opportunities for local communities, entrepreneurs and tourism operators.   Taking place across multiple venues in Soweto, the initiative combines heritage, culture, education, tourism, and youth development under the theme.   ICYMI: Legends unite to honour the youth of 1976 through music "Honouring the Past, Building the Future”  The programme is set to come alive with youth-focused cultural activities designed to connect visitors more deeply with Soweto's historic heritage and future.  Highlights include community film screenings and dialogues on 13 June, a youth-focused creative market on 14 June, a career expo and intergenerational discussion sessions on 15 June, and the June 16 commemorative programme on Youth Day itself.  The final day will begin with the symbolic "Finish What Was Started" walk, tracing the route taken by students during the 1976 Soweto Uprising, before moving to the Vilakazi Street Experience, where visitors can enjoy local restaurants, artists, musicians, designers, and entrepreneurs.  A key objective of the initiative is to ensure that local communities feel the economic benefits asso

If your idea of a perfect Saturday includes roaring jet engines, gravity-defying aerial displays and getting up close to some of South Africa’s most iconic aircraft, then clear your calendar.  The SA Air Force Museum Air Show returns to the Mobile Deployment Wing in Centurion this Saturday, 6 June 2026, promising a full day of aviation excitement for enthusiasts, families and curious first-time visitors alike.  Running from 7am to 6pm, the event will showcase a variety of aircraft, thrilling flying displays and aviation experiences that celebrate the rich history and capabilities of South African aviation.  Whether you're an aviation enthusiast who can identify an aircraft by the sound of its engine or simply looking for a unique day out in Gauteng, the air show offers a rare opportunity to experience military aviation up close.  Getting there is also easier than ever. Gautrain has partnered with the event to provide complimentary midibus shuttle services between Centurion Gautrain Station and the Mobile Deployment Wing throughout the day. Shuttle services will operate from 7am to 6pm.  Visitors travelling by train can also take advantage of Gautrain's R1 parking promotion, making public transport one of the easiest ways to access the event.  Also read: Gautrain announces its own e-hailing services The partnership follows the much-talked-about Gautrain versus SA Air Force Alouette helicopter race that captured attention earlier this week, adding even more excitement ahead