# Event Details

- **Event Name**: WikipediaZA Meet Up
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 10:30 pm
- **Event Description**: About the Meetup
Wikipedia meetups are friendly community gatherings where people come together to connect, share ideas, and improve free knowledge. Whether online or in person, anyone can join, no permission needed!

What to Expect
At this Johannesburg meetup, we’ll explore:
• Wikimedia South Africa projects & programs
• Local, African & global Wikimedia initiatives
• Open discussions & Q&A about Wikipedia and sister platforms

Why Join?
This is a space to learn, collaborate, and engage with everything Wikipedia:
• Discover how Wikipedia works
• Learn about Wikimedia South Africa
• Ask questions about editing & contributing
• Hear about upcoming events
• Join occasional training & edit sessions

Who Can Attend?
Everyone! Beginners, experienced editors, researchers, or anyone curious about Wikipedia.

Quick Terms
• Wikipedians = people who edit and maintain Wikipedia
• Wikimedians = contributors across all Wikimedia projects (Wikipedia, Commons, Wikidata, etc.)


? Free & open to everyone

? info@wikimedia.org.za

#WikimediaZA2026 #WikipediaSouthAfrica #FreeKnowledge #Ubuntu #SouthAfrica #DigitalVolunteering #OpenSource #WikiLove #ShareYourStory #WMZA
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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johannesburg/wikipediaza-meet-up/200030262506738
- **Event Categories**: Meetups, Workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Johannesburg
- **state**: GT
- **country**: South Africa
- **location**: 119 Jan Smuts Avenue - Parkwood, 2193 Johannesburg, South Africa
- **lat**: -26.17003
- **long**: 28.03333
- **full address**: 119 Jan Smuts Avenue - Parkwood, 2193 Johannesburg, South Africa, 68 Jan Smuts Ave, Johannesburg, 2193, South Africa

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is WikipediaZA Meet Up being held?
  - **A:** WikipediaZA Meet Up takes place on Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 10:30 pm to Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 10:30 pm at 119 Jan Smuts Avenue - Parkwood, 2193 Johannesburg, South Africa, 68 Jan Smuts Ave, Johannesburg, 2193, South Africa.
- **Q**: Who is organizing WikipediaZA Meet Up?
  - **A:** WikipediaZA Meet Up is organized by Goethe-Institut Johannesburg.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Goethe-Institut Johannesburg's events?
  - **A:** Goethe-Institut Johannesburg has 228+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Goethe-Institut Johannesburg has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.

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