Golden City Rollers Host their Super Sweet 16th Birthday Bash this November

While the country celebrated the international Football World Cup landing on African soil for the very first time, with no ball, no net, and a whole heap of attitude, roller derby made its debut on the continent in July 2010, courtesy of what was then C-Max Roller Derby.

Join the Golden City Rollers on Saturday, 7 November 2026 as they celebrate 16 years of roller derby in Africa.

A brief history of South African roller derby and the Golden City Rollers

C-Max Roller Derby was determined to become a new fighting force in women’s sports in South Africa. The early days of derby in Johannesburg embodied the DIY, punk-rock attitude of the sport.

Sixteen years later, the DIY spirit remains, but the league, rechristened as Golden City Rollers in 2017, has grown into a powerhouse – the highest-ranked roller derby league on the African continent.

Lovers of the sport are invited to celebrate a history that includes international victories in Germany in 2025, Roller Derby World Cup qualifications, and much more. Mirror balls, glitter and hits await fans at Mandeville Sports Club this November.

Cost: R75pp, payable at entry

When: Saturday, 7 November 2026. Doors open at 4.30pm
Where: Mandeville Sports Club, cnr 7th Avenue and 10th Street, Bezuidenhout Valley, Johannesburg

Website: goldencityrollers.com
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @goldencityrollers
Facebook: @goldencityrollers