UPDATE
I have created a better page for these events. Although the content of this new page is almost identical to this page, It looks way better. Be sure to check it out here and share to with your South African family/friends/colleagues/developers.
ORIGINAL
Every month, three cities across South Africa have User Groups for anyone interested in Xamarin. These events range from hands-on development to interesting talks related to Xamarin development.
There are user group meetups in 3 major cities:
Cape Town Xamarin User Group
As I stay in Cape Town, I always attend this User Group. We often discuss a wide variety of Xamarin-related topics.
We meet the second-last Thursday every month:
| Location | When | Summary | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 at 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm | Unifying Local + Cloud AI and Breaking the 100% Code Coverage Illusion | Cape Town MS Developer User Group (@CPTMSDUG) **Accso is in Suite 302 in the Clock Tower building. Nearest parking is in the Clock Tower parking.** *This event is 17:30 for 18:00. The session content will start promptly at 18:05 PM. Attendees are welcome to arrive earlier for networking and snacks!* **Agenda** 18:00 - Community Intro… | |
| June 13, 2026 at 10:00 am – 5:00 pm | Microsoft BUILD //locahost - Cape Town | Cape Town MS Developer User Group (@CPTMSDUG) Microsoft Build //localhost is a global series of **community‑led, hands‑on, in‑person learning events** designed to extend Microsoft Build content directly into local technical communities. Between **June 9–26, 2026**, MVPs and Azure Tech Groups leaders can host in‑person events with support from Microsoft. Agenda TBA |
Gauteng Xamarin User Group
Fairly often, I will come and visit this user group to say hi, and maybe present. Although I am not always there, the presenters / organizers are very good.
These guys meet almost every second Tuesday of the month:
| Location | When | Summary | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | JHBMSDUG monthly event - June 2026 | JHBMSDUG - Johannesburg Microsoft Developer User Group Join the JHBMSDUG team and developers/techies from all walks of life to learn together about new topics and why not even volunteer to speak at a future event! 18:00 - Networking 18:30 - Welcome and introduction 18:45 - Speaker/s and topics to be confirmed 20:00 - Closing Don't… | |
| July 14, 2026 at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | JHBMSDUG monthly event - July 2026 | JHBMSDUG - Johannesburg Microsoft Developer User Group Join the JHBMSDUG team and developers/techies from all walks of life to learn together about new topics and why not even volunteer to speak at a future event! 18:00 - Networking 18:30 - Welcome and introduction 18:45 - Speaker/s and topics to be confirmed 20:00 - Closing Don't… | |
| August 11, 2026 at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | JHBMSDUG monthly event - August 2026 | JHBMSDUG - Johannesburg Microsoft Developer User Group Join the JHBMSDUG team and developers/techies from all walks of life to learn together about new topics and why not even volunteer to speak at a future event! 18:00 - Networking 18:30 - Welcome and introduction 18:45 - Speaker/s and topics to be confirmed 20:00 - Closing Don't… | |
| September 8, 2026 at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | JHBMSDUG monthly event - September 2026 | JHBMSDUG - Johannesburg Microsoft Developer User Group Join the JHBMSDUG team and developers/techies from all walks of life to learn together about new topics and why not even volunteer to speak at a future event! 18:00 - Networking 18:30 - Welcome and introduction 18:45 - Speaker/s and topics to be confirmed 20:00 - Closing Don't… | |
| October 13, 2026 at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | JHBMSDUG monthly event - October 2026 | JHBMSDUG - Johannesburg Microsoft Developer User Group Join the JHBMSDUG team and developers/techies from all walks of life to learn together about new topics and why not even volunteer to speak at a future event! 18:00 - Networking 18:30 - Welcome and introduction 18:45 - Speaker/s and topics to be confirmed 20:00 - Closing Don't… | |
| November 10, 2026 at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | JHBMSDUG monthly event - November 2026 | JHBMSDUG - Johannesburg Microsoft Developer User Group Join the JHBMSDUG team and developers/techies from all walks of life to learn together about new topics and why not even volunteer to speak at a future event! 18:00 - Networking 18:30 - Welcome and introduction 18:45 - Speaker/s and topics to be confirmed 20:00 - Closing Don't… |
Durban Xamarin User Group
This user group has just started up, but I know Xamarin developers. We are a great bunch, so come along and see what is happening.
Still to be confirmed, they meet the last Thursday of the month:
No upcoming events
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