Exhibiting in South Africa: Johannesburg and Cape Town Venues and Shows
South Africa is the most developed exhibition market in Africa. Johannesburg is the commercial hub and Cape Town hosts major mining and tourism events. Buyers from across sub-Saharan Africa attend, so one show can bring leads from many countries. Indian companies in pharma, auto parts, engineering and agri-inputs have long-standing trade links here.
Major trade shows in South Africa
- Mining Indaba (CTICC Cape Town): mining investment, held every February.
- Africa Health ExCon (Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg): healthcare, held every year.
- Africa’s Big 7 (Gallagher Convention Centre): construction, held every year.
- Automechanika Johannesburg (Expo Centre Nasrec): automotive, held in alternate years.
- Securex South Africa (Gallagher Convention Centre): security, held every year.
- Decorex (Johannesburg and Cape Town): home and interiors, held every year.
Venue notes for stand builders
Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand sits between Johannesburg and Pretoria. NASREC Expo Centre is a large venue near Soweto. Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) is in the city centre near the waterfront. Electricity supply can be unstable in some areas, so check backup power arrangements with the organiser.
Planning checklist before you book
- Ask the venue about load-shedding backup power for lighting and screens.
- Use durable, easy-to-clean flooring and fixtures.
- Plan travel carefully since public transport is limited, so arrange transfers.
- Check import duty and customs processes for display goods.
- Keep security in mind: do not leave valuable samples on the stand overnight.
Exhibiting in South Africa: quick answers
Which South African show suits Indian pharma exporters?
Africa Health ExCon in Johannesburg attracts healthcare and pharma distributors from across Africa.
Do I need to worry about power cuts?
Ask the organiser for backup power. We design lighting that uses efficient LED fixtures, which draw less power.
How long does freight to Durban take?
Sea freight from India to Durban takes about two to three weeks.
Is South Africa a good gateway to the rest of Africa?
Many exhibitors use Johannesburg shows to meet buyers from Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Kenya and Nigeria.


































































