#72hrsSoweto on Instagram

This year, we invited a few of South Africa’s top digital storytellers to spend 72 hours in the heart of Soweto during the weekend of the Soweto Wine Festival.

We lined up some of Soweto’s coolest people and a series of Soweto experiences to give them a taste of what makes this Africa’s most exciting city.

See what they experienced, through their Instagram posts.

Checked into the Soweto Hotel and ready for #72hrsSoweto. So pleased to have this man watching over me while I sleep ?

A photo posted by Natalie Roos (@tailsofamermaid) on Sep 3, 2015 at 8:46am PDT

Music and dinner at Lebo’s Backpackers #72hrsSoweto

A photo posted by Natalie Roos (@tailsofamermaid) on Sep 3, 2015 at 12:18pm PDT

Red or white? Soweto Wine Festival #72hrsSoweto Pic by @mariettedth

A photo posted by Natalie Roos (@tailsofamermaid) on Sep 3, 2015 at 3:17pm PDT

Ultimate tourist shot at the Soweto Theatre #72hrsSoweto

A photo posted by Natalie Roos (@tailsofamermaid) on Sep 4, 2015 at 3:59am PDT

Lunch time at Chaf Pozi at the Soweto Towers. It’s finally the @sowetowinefestival weekend and things are looking very merry! #72hrsSoweto

A photo posted by Natalie Roos (@tailsofamermaid) on Sep 4, 2015 at 5:53am PDT

It’s time for #72hoursinSoweto. Excited to be spending time here for @sowetowinefestival and checking out @locratemarket too! This is the definitely different view from my room at Soweto Hotel.

A photo posted by Kate Els (@kate_els) on Sep 3, 2015 at 8:00am PDT

I had such a groupie moment watching @radio123live last night.

A photo posted by Kate Els (@kate_els) on Sep 4, 2015 at 1:16am PDT

After one of the best weekends of my entire life, I feel energised and excited about the week ahead. To spend the weekend with some incredibly creative people was both humbling and inspiring. Also, one of my photos got featured on @iseeadifferentyou, so there’s that ? Thank you #Soweto.

A photo posted by Kate Els (@kate_els) on Sep 7, 2015 at 12:36am PDT

Last night, I saw @urbanvillagemusic live for the first time. They are legitimately awesome and it’s been incredible to be a part of #72hrsSoweto. Until next time, goodbye #SowetoWineFest. A proper #MeetSouthAfrica experience.

A photo posted by Kate Els (@kate_els) on Sep 6, 2015 at 7:38am PDT

Spending the morning on a fixie in Soweto with @fixindiaries. It’s amazing to feel the vibe of the streets. This is the original bicycle shop where a young group of entrepreneurs started selling custom bicycles to suit a person’s personality!

A photo posted by Kate Els (@kate_els) on Sep 6, 2015 at 2:52am PDT

Introducing our storytellers to Minikelo, owner of Morara Wine Boutique in Soweto and co-founder of @sowetowinefestival. The wine boutique has been going for 10 years and is a sign that Soweto loves wine! #sowetowinefest #72hrsSoweto #myhood #geepeeshotleft #meetsouthafrica

A photo posted by Mariette Du Toit-Helmbold (@mariettedth) on Sep 3, 2015 at 9:39am PDT

Freezing, but exhilarating on top of the world at @bungeeorlandotowers in Soweto. #72hrsSoweto #sowetowinefest #visitgauteng #myhood #meetsouthafrica

A photo posted by Mariette Du Toit-Helmbold (@mariettedth) on Sep 4, 2015 at 6:47am PDT

On the decks with @iamdoda_k at @sowetowinefestival. #72hrsSoweto #sowetowinefest #visitgauteng #myhood #shotleft #meetsouthafrica

A photo posted by Mariette Du Toit-Helmbold (@mariettedth) on Sep 5, 2015 at 1:06am PDT

Cycling Soweto with @fixindiaries through Soweto is just one of a million reasons why you should come stay in Soweto for a few days. #72hrsSoweto #sowetowinefest #myhood #geepeeshotleft #meetsouthafrica

A photo posted by Mariette Du Toit-Helmbold (@mariettedth) on Sep 6, 2015 at 2:35am PDT

A man’s pride… #72hrsSoweto #sowetowinefest #myhood #meetsouthafrica #geepeeshotleft

A photo posted by Mariette Du Toit-Helmbold (@mariettedth) on Sep 6, 2015 at 9:20pm PDT

72 hours in Soweto has began #72hours #sowetowinefestival #72hrssoweto #iamnikonsap

A photo posted by I See A Different You (@iseeadifferentyou) on Sep 5, 2015 at 9:00am PDT

Pimville Zone 4

A photo posted by I See A Different You (@iseeadifferentyou) on Sep 8, 2015 at 1:15pm PDT

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A photo posted by I See A Different You (@iseeadifferentyou) on Sep 5, 2015 at 10:52am PDT

Cheers to a great weekend ??

A photo posted by I See A Different You (@iseeadifferentyou) on Sep 7, 2015 at 12:40am PDT

Pimville zone 4 #sowetowinefestival2015 #72hours photo by @kate_els??

A photo posted by I See A Different You (@iseeadifferentyou) on Sep 5, 2015 at 6:08am PDT

Well, Soweto has been pretty awesome so far! So stoked to be on this trip with @sowetowinefestival. #72hrsSoweto #SowetoWineFest #‎meetsouthafrica #‎WineRevolution #myhood #visitgauteng #geepeeshotleft

A photo posted by Andy Carrie (@andycarrie_on) on Sep 3, 2015 at 9:05am PDT

@tshepo_rancho, one of the men behind @fixindiaries. Really glad I got to meet this guy! #SowetoWineFest #meetsouthafrica #72hrsSoweto #visitgauteng

A photo posted by Andy Carrie (@andycarrie_on) on Sep 5, 2015 at 1:05am PDT

My Sowetan Brother | @hussainvanroos So much love for the guy. We bonded over red wine and hiphop at @tracksidelive. Hussain, so stoked we get to hang out in my town this weekend!

A photo posted by Andy Carrie (@andycarrie_on) on Sep 7, 2015 at 6:31am PDT

This moment. I got to hang out with this little guy on our tour around Soweto with @fixindiaries. #72hrsSoweto

A photo posted by Andy Carrie (@andycarrie_on) on Sep 9, 2015 at 12:43am PDT

Meet Angelic! One of the coolest and most genuine guys I met on #72hrsSoweto. This guy made us laugh all day.

A photo posted by Andy Carrie (@andycarrie_on) on Sep 10, 2015 at 12:21am PDT

Mnikelo Mangciphu, founder of the Morora Wine Emporium. Getting a great intro to the wine culture in Soweto. #makeportraits @sowetowinefestival #72hrsSoweto #SowetoWineFest #‎meetsouthafrica #‎WineRevolution #myhood #visitgauteng #geepeeshotleft

A photo posted by Heather Mason (@2summers) on Sep 3, 2015 at 10:03am PDT

Food frenzy at Orlando Towers. #72hrsSoweto #SowetoWineFest #‎meetsouthafrica #‎WineRevolution #myhood #visitgauteng #geepeeshotleft #2summerseats #2summerscanon6d

A photo posted by Heather Mason (@2summers) on Sep 4, 2015 at 6:13am PDT

It was a perfect morning. #72hrsSoweto

A photo posted by Heather Mason (@2summers) on Sep 6, 2015 at 4:24am PDT

These classic car enthusiasts, @kofifimovement, bring their classic cars to the @locratemarket market every month and wear vintage clothing to match. Today they’re hanging out at the @sowetowinefestival. #72hrsSoweto #SowetoWineFest #visitgauteng #meetsouthafrica #myhood #classiccars #2summerscanon6d

A photo posted by Heather Mason (@2summers) on Sep 6, 2015 at 7:38am PDT

One of many epic moments from our #72hrsSoweto visit to @tracksidelive last Thursday. I have a post about this epic musical experience up on my blog. See link in my profile. (Pictured here: Lead singer of @radio123live.) #SowetoWineFest #myhood #visitgauteng #meetsouthafrica #soweto #2summerscanon6d

A photo posted by Heather Mason (@2summers) on Sep 8, 2015 at 12:27pm PDT

Madonna & Child of Soweto painted by Laurence Scully (1974) #72hrssoweto #sowetotour #sowetowinefest #meetsouthafrica

A photo posted by Tshepang Mollison (@twiggymoli) on Sep 4, 2015 at 3:33am PDT

Mood. ☔️? #72hrssoweto #sowetowinefestival

A photo posted by Tshepang Mollison (@twiggymoli) on Sep 5, 2015 at 4:56am PDT

sadla'ma grapes. ? pretty fragile at this stage. not leaving this bed. nope. ???

A photo posted by Tshepang Mollison (@twiggymoli) on Sep 6, 2015 at 1:20am PDT

spent 72 whole hours in #myhood without running off to Braam (my mistress). i thoroughly enjoyed myself and got to meet some amazing people. i visited places in Soweto that i had never been to and can't wait to take new visitors coming to visit me around. ❤️ #72hrsSoweto #sowetowinefestival #meetsouthafrica #visitgauteng

A photo posted by Tshepang Mollison (@twiggymoli) on Sep 7, 2015 at 5:25am PDT

Visited the Regina Mundi church for the first time today. ?? #72hrssoweto

A photo posted by Tshepang Mollison (@twiggymoli) on Sep 4, 2015 at 3:30am PDT

BRAVO WITH AN EARLY ZAMALEK #72HRSSOWETO

A photo posted by Keenan Mulvaney (@keenanmulvaney) on Sep 5, 2015 at 2:31am PDT

THE URBAN VILLAGE #72HRSSOWETO #SOWETOWINEFESTIVAL

A photo posted by Keenan Mulvaney (@keenanmulvaney) on Sep 5, 2015 at 5:51pm PDT

WE TOOK A CYCLE WITH @FIXINDIARIES TODAY #72HRSSOWETO

A photo posted by Keenan Mulvaney (@keenanmulvaney) on Sep 6, 2015 at 4:13am PDT

BIKE GANG LEADER #72HRSSOWETO

A photo posted by Keenan Mulvaney (@keenanmulvaney) on Sep 6, 2015 at 4:22am PDT

THE SHEBEEN #72HRSSOWETO

A photo posted by Keenan Mulvaney (@keenanmulvaney) on Sep 6, 2015 at 4:21am PDT