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Discover Soweto – the heartbeat of South Africa |
Soweto is a metropolitan hub of vibrancy and contrast, steeped in history and abuzz with creative energy. Here’s what travellers on Trip Advisor rate as the Top 5 trips to do in Soweto: |
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1. Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum
Situated in Orlando West, the Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum commemorates the role of the country's students in the struggle against Apartheid. The two commemorative sites are just a few blocks from where 12-year-old Hector Pieterson was shot during the 1976 uprising.
Read more: www.gauteng.net |
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2. Orlando Towers
The Orlando Towers is a landmark synonymous with the energy of Soweto. The two brightly-decorated cooling towers have the biggest mural painting in Africa and are popular today among photographers from all over the world. If you are an adrenaline junkie, the towers are a platform for bungee and BASE jumping, plus SCAD diving.
Website: www.orlandotowers.co.za
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3. Vilakazi Street
Everyone who visits Soweto must take a trip down Vilakazi Street – the most popular place in Soweto. The street is named after poet and novelist Dr B.W. Vilakazi - the first black man to teach at Wits - and is where Nobel laureates Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmund Tutu lived. Vilakazi is also known for its great restaurants. Visitors can tuck into the local cuisine served at popular restaurants like Nambitha and Sakhumzi.
Read more: www.sa-venues.com
Places to visit on Vilakazi Street:
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4. Credo Mutwa Cultural Village
Located in the heart of Soweto, the Credo Mutwa Cultural Village is a museum-cum-outdoor exhibition of astounding sculptures and buildings created by African artist and traditional healer Credo Mutwa. The sculptures are steeped in tradition and African folklore and include mythical creatures, Zulu chiefs and tribal dwellings.
Read more: www.gauteng.net |
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5. Soweto Bicycle Tours
This popular, eco-friendly and exciting township tour takes you around the streets of Soweto on a bicycle for an up close and personal experience of the Soweto Township and everything that makes it so special. Eat the local burgers (kota) and stop at the shebeen and enjoy the traditional beer with the locals. This unique tour leaves you with a different perspective of the township.
Website: www.sowetobicycletours.com
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