Here are the must-do Youth Day events across SA:
Cape Town
Touch Down Saturdays
A Touch of Madness in Obs hosts a weekly “Touch Down Saturdays” party, which falls on Youth Day this weekend.
Join them for a day of celebrating, drinking and grooving in their sunny beer garden, all with DJs from Selective Hearing.
Cape Town Culinary Tour
Taste your way through the Mother City this Youth Day with Cape Town Culinary Tours. On The Essentials Tour, you’ll indulge in local ‘foodie’ delights while walking through the historical De Waterkant area.
Visiting six different locations, the tour offers a taste of local food and beverages – while you learn the fascinating story of the Mother City’s past. Get 20% off with their special discount code YOUTHCTMAG.
Refugee Food Festival
Join the culinary adventure, where citizens from the African continent are gathering for the annual Refugee Food Festival. The adventure takes place on Youth Day, Saturday 16 June from 9 am to 2 pm, Meet guest chef Judy Harper and tantalise your taste buds with glorious Eritrean food, from tsebhi (stew) and taiti (flatbread). Who knows, you might just find your new favourite dish.
RCS Youth Day Race
The annual RCS Youth Day Race happens in Gugulethu on Saturday, 16 June. The event includes a 10km road race, as well as a 4.2km fun run, so runners and walkers of all ages and fitness levels are able to join the RCS Youth Day Race.
Johannesburg
Youth Day Market
For a fun-filled day out for the whole family, you need to check out this Youth Day Market that has everything you need to celebrate this special day.
Date: Thursday, 16 June 2016 from 12:00 to 17:00.
Venue: Bryanston Country Club, 63 Bryanston Drive, Bryanston, Johannesburg.
Cost: FREE
Netball extravaganza
Inkwenkwezi Youth in partnership with Prudhoe community is hosting a netball extravaganza under the theme: Sport for Gender Equity #SDG5 4 #SDG16. The tournament will be held as follows:
Time: 9 am – 17 pm Sunday, 16 June 2018
Address: Prudhoe Sports Ground
Youth Day 8km Picnic hike
8 km of steep climbs and descents with one river crossing. Trekking poles and hiking shoes are key to complete this trail within three hours. Fees payable: R 390.00 p/p incl.a fruit, energy bar, water, refresher drinks, and a picnic braai, after the hike. The hike will be guided by a certified fitness coach with an Advanced First Aid level.
Time: 7:30am – 12am, 16 June 2018
Venue: Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve, Gauteng, Johannesburg
Sliq Musiq Entertainment: Youth Day Extravaganza
Line-up includes: Tshepo Manyisa, Facebreezy, Romeo, Ph-Uknw, FistosValley, Dj Vucy, Dj Claim, Thora Thora, Troy and Resident Dj’s
Start Time: 5pm, 16 June 2018
Venue: 82 Gwigwi Mrwebi Street, 2001 Johannesburg, Gauteng
Durban
Youth Day Gqom Celebration
It’s going down in Durban this Youth Day, come through and enjoy Gqom, with the finest in the game!
Time: 6pm-11pm
Address: Anita Dollar SA, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Secret Sunrisers: Secret Saturday Youth Day
This early morning dance session celebrates a beautiful sunrise and is brought to you by Secret Sunrise Durban.
When: Saturday, the 16th of June
Wireless headphones will be provided for the hour
Entrance Fee:
R100 Early Bird
R120 General Entry
R75 Kiddies
R75 Student
Venue: Venue to be released 24hrs prior to the event.
IFP Youth Day Rally
On Saturday, 16 June 2018, the IFP Youth Brigade (IFPYB) will mark Youth Day in honouring the Youth of ’76 and all others who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom and democracy. They will be celebrating the Youth of ’76 by holding a Youth Day Rally at Curries Stadium in Durban.
This year’s theme, “Breaking Barriers- Building The Future” will address the challenges millions of South African youth face and what is required of our youth today in building a brighter future for tomorrow.
Date: Saturday, 16 June 2018
Time: Gates Open at 09h00
Venue: Curries Fountain Stadium, Durban, Greyville, Berea, 4001
Port Elizabeth
Young Entrepreneurs Nelson Mandela Bay proudly invites you to their YE Youth Day Market. Here you will meet their Young Entrepreneurs (ranging from 7 – 18 years old) who have worked hard in making their various unique products while learning about business.
The products that will be on offer range from key rings, bird feeders, jewellery, wind charms, and much much more…
These products are surely going to blow you away, as they are all handmade with care and love…
Date: 16 June 2018
