Welcome to Sandton Central
Africa's Premier Business & Lifestyle District
Our History
Sandton Central, without doubt, has become the most important business and financial node in South Africa, and plausibly sub-Saharan Africa.
From its humble beginnings as farmland to the towering skyline it boasts today, Sandton Central's transformation reflects the ambition and dynamism of modern South Africa.
Upcoming Events
Standard Bank WineX 2026: Better than ever before
Sandton Convention Centre
It’s wine time! The Southern Hemisphere’s most spectacular wine celebration, and one of the great wine events of the world, returns to transform Johannesburg into the wine capital of Africa for three unforgettable nights: an unbelievable 9 000 wine enthusiasts gathering for the largest consumer wine event under one roof. Standard Bank WineX has become a multi-sensory celebration that combines wine appreciation with art, music and entertainment. Sniff, sip, savour and spit. Repeat. Cheers! Ticket or booking information Webtickets: https://bit.ly/SBWineX2026 Contact details Janice Fridjhon 011 482 5936/083 302 2197 | janice@outsorceress.co.za Monica Mountjoy 011 482 5934/083 783 1551 | monica@outsorceress.co.za WineX website: https://www.winex.co.za/
When Sandton Drive Lets Gravity Take Over
Sandton Drive usually runs on horsepower, traffic lights and tightly managed time. On Sunday, 4 October, it will run on gravity. The Red Bull Box Cart Race South Africa Joburg 2026 returns to Sandton Drive for the first time since 2018, bringing handmade carts, ambitious ideas and some highly...
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Where Sandton Wakes Up: Coffee, Breakfast and the First Meeting of the Day
Before the traffic thickens and the first meetings begin, Sandton Central has a different rhythm. Deliveries arrive. Hotel foyers begin to fill. Chairs move across café floors and the first espresso of the day lands beside a laptop that has not yet been opened. International Coffee Day falls on...
One Hour Back
One free hour does not sound like much. In the middle of a demanding day, it can feel like a luxury. There is always another email to answer, another meeting to prepare for or another task that has quietly become urgent. Lunch happens at the desk. A short break becomes time to catch up on […]
The Week Business Comes to Sandton
For three days in October, the conversations shaping South African business will take place under one roof. The 2026 HR Indaba arrives at Sandton Convention Centre on Tuesday, 20 October. The 2026 IT Indaba follows on Wednesday, with the 2026 Finance Indaba completing the run on Thursday. Each...
Sandton Convention Centre
The Premier Exhibition, Conference & Events Destination In Africa
Sandton Convention Centre is South Africa's leading event venue, offering prestigious multi-use event spaces and venues in the financial hub of Johannesburg.
Conveniently located in the vibrant business district of Sandton in northern Johannesburg and within easy reach of the Gautrain and O.R. Tambo International Airport, the Sandton Convention Centre is flanked by a number of leading hotels, sophisticated shopping centres and entertainment complexes.
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Getting to Sandton Central
Sandton Central is easily accessible via the Gautrain, major highways (M1, N1), and public transport. The Sandton Gautrain station is centrally located, making it convenient for commuters and visitors alike.
By Gautrain: Sandton Station - direct access to the precinct
By Car: Via M1/N1 highways, Rivonia Road or William Nicol Drive
Parking: Ample secure parking available throughout the district