Gauteng

Fri, 12 Feb 2027 · 06:00 — Sun, 14 Feb 2027 · 15:00

Amigos da Rota — Mpumalanga Getaway 2027

Krugersdorp to White River, Mpumalanga · Gauteng

An MDSA initiative that brings couples and friends together through scenic road trips, shared experiences and a love of exploring South Africa. "Friends of the Route" is a relaxed social touring weekend, not a race — participants travel in their own vehicles on a planned itinerary from the West Rand and East Rand through Mpumalanga to White River. Package includes a grab-and-go breakfast from Bem Bom The Glen, two nights at Premier Hotel The Winkler (twin or double, with breakfast), dinner on 13 February, entrance to the Diggings Site Museum and Casterbridge Motor Museum, a welcome package, Amigos da Rota shirts, a participation certificate, and car numbers and decals. Fuel, tolls, drinks and extras are for your own account. Booking is per car (driver and partner or passenger, one room for two). Start time to be confirmed with booking information. Source: Madeira Diaspora South Africa (madeiradiasporasa.co.za).

The Portuguese Table

A sample Pretoria dining listing for the prototype.

Beira Alta — Menlyn Maine

Beira Alta brings traditional Portuguese recipes and flavours to South Africa, combining Portuguese family cooking traditions with African influences. The menu has a strong focus on Portuguese-style seafood and meat dishes, prepared using fresh ingredients, herbs and spices. This Pretoria restaurant forms part of the established Beira Alta Portuguese restaurant family. Reservations available. Photo: official venue website (https://beiraaltagauteng.co.za/pretoria/).

Beira Alta — Fourways

Beira Alta Fourways serves traditional Portuguese cuisine inspired by family recipes passed down through generations. The restaurant combines classic Portuguese flavours with South African influences, with seafood and generous meat dishes forming an important part of the menu. Reservations available.

1920 Portuguese Restaurant

1920 Portuguese Restaurant is a Portuguese dining destination in Rosebank, Johannesburg. The restaurant offers Portuguese cuisine with a strong seafood and Mediterranean influence and provides a more traditional sit-down restaurant experience.

Portugal Bakery & Confectionary

Portugal Bakery & Confectionary is a Portuguese bakery in La Rochelle, one of Johannesburg's historically important Portuguese community areas. The bakery offers a dedicated Portuguese food and bakery destination.

O'Vicente Portuguese Restaurant

O'Vicente is an established Portuguese restaurant in Bedfordview serving Portuguese cuisine in a traditional restaurant setting. It forms part of Gauteng's longstanding Portuguese dining scene and provides visitors with another destination for Portuguese food in Johannesburg.

Casa Social da Madeira

Portuguese social club and event venue in Pretoria East, home of the Rancho Folclórico da Casa Social da Madeira.

Rancho Folclórico da Casa Social da Madeira de Pretória

Madeiran folk dance group founded in 1982 in Pyramids, north of Pretoria, by Sr. Estêvão and Sra. Manuela Rosa. For over 40 years the Rancho has performed the music, dances and dress of Madeira across South Africa, Madeira and the United States, and headlines Casa Social da Madeira de Pretória celebrations including the annual Lusito Land Festival. Profile and photo: Madeira Diaspora South Africa (madeiradiasporasa.co.za/artists/rancho-folclorico-pretoria).

Portuguese Dance Society of Johannesburg

A volunteer troupe of Portuguese women in Johannesburg, born at the 2023 Madeira Carnival and registered as a non-profit in October 2023. They dance to contemporary Portuguese music at churches, Portuguese clubs and community gatherings, rooted in Faith, Family, Food, Folk Music and Festivals. Contact: info@pdsj.co.za · TikTok: @pdsjhb. Profile and photo: Madeira Diaspora South Africa (madeiradiasporasa.co.za/artists/portuguese-dance-society-johannesburg).

Casa da Madeira Alberton

Portuguese recreation centre and function venue in Newmarket, Alberton — home to Madeira Fest and community festas, with Portuguese food and Sunday gatherings.