Youth Champs: Emgwenya Fundraiser
The CityROCK Youth Champs was a beginner to intermediate competition set up with the goal to raise funding for the Emgwenya Mountain Club.
News Archive
Bolts and Holds ’25
A competition for the routesetters and a day that brings the whole community together to celebrate climbing at its best. This years Bolts and Holds was extra special in Friends and Allies new venue.
Tjoms in Arms V5
Friends and Allies annual Tjoms and Arms event has once again come and gone. In a newer facility, the fifth instalment of this event definitely did not disappoint. Read about the event and winners below.
CityROCKers Take Flight at Red Bull Flugtag!
Can a team of climbers build a craft worthy of glory and most importantly... flight?! Victor Paulo and team took on the RedBull Flugtag challenge and did CityROCK proud. Read all about the build, design and inspiration behind team 'Wors Case Scenario'.
Namibian Rock – A Climbing Guide
Planning a trip to Namibia? Maybe just dreaming one up? The new Namibian Rock Guidebook is sure to turn your plan into reality with its comprehensive outline of all of Namibia's best rock.
RVC Boulder Bash – 8 November
Join RVC for the 2025 Boulder Bash!
Guaranteed fun, climbing, and psyche!
IFSC – Nations Finale Event
As the 2025 season slowly comes to an end, the IFSC have only a few more competitions on their calendar. Including the Nations Grand Finale Fukuoka. This event combines the Para-climbing masters with a new teams Lead and Boulder event.
ROCKtober 2025- Wrap Up!
It has officially been ten years since CityROCK Johannesburg opened its doors in 2015! To celebrate, the beloved Rocktober event returned in full force with lots of laughter, climbing and excitement!
Cape Town Adventure Film Festival 17Oct – 1 Nov
The Cape Town Adventure Film Festival returns this October, uniting outdoor enthusiasts through inspiring local and international films that celebrate adventure, conservation, and the wild beauty of our planet.
Bloc 11 Johannesburg
Bloc 11 Johannesburg officially open last weekend in Fourways Mall. This is the first Bloc 11 to be built outside of Cape Town. The gym is sleek, shinny, and full of new and exciting holds. Read below to find out more about the new gym, it's location, and the team that will be running show.
