What to do and see in Soweto, Gauteng: The Best Things to do Good for Kids

May 6, 2022 Jana Sager

An acronym for South Western Townships, Soweto was dubbed as such in 1963. The area began in the late 19th century as a temporary neighborhood for gold mine workers, then later became a black Johannesburg ghetto with forced apartheid settlement. In 1976, Soweto garnered international headlines with its deadly uprising against Afrikaans-only language education. The Mandela Family Museum and the recently restored Credo Mutwa Village (with its Zulu and Sotho homesteads) are two can't-miss sights.
Restaurants in Soweto

1. Township Travel

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Township Travel

Township Travel is a tourism and travel company which focuses on South Africa's township experience. With it's business focusing mainly on the rich history offered by africa's finest township , Soweto we offer a wide range of tours exploring South Africa's Rich history through heritage sites.

2. Nkuli Tours Soweto Guide

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Nkuli Tours Soweto Guide

Nkuli Tours is a company that was born in Soweto in 2014 by a young man Nkululeko Shelembe who grew up in Soweto. After being part of many youth programs he fell in love with Tourism and through his hard work and dedication he started this business. Nkuli Tours offers Johannesburg & Soweto Private Tours. We also organize volunteer tours to local project in Soweto that gives our guest time to spend with the people of Soweto.

3. Soweto Visits and Beyond

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Soweto Visits and Beyond

We are a company based out of Soweto, run and managed by young people. We are vibrant, youthful and led by Women. We offer tours with a great insight into what the state affairs in Contemporary South Africa. If you are looking for an Authentic experience of Soweto, Johannesburg and other areas within our reach, get in touch with us.

4. Hector Pieterson Memorial

Hector Pieterson Square, Soweto, Johannesburg South Africa +27 11 536 0611
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Hector Pieterson Memorial

The 1976 photograph of slain thirteen-year old Hector Pieterson, carried by a friend while his grieving sister runs alongside, is a chilling reminder that South African was changed thereafter.

Reviewed By 951lucindat

The memorial and what it represents tugs at the heart. You need a local to truly explain the significance of this memorial and Soweto uprising. Hector's sister also works at the memorial. If you visit Robben Island you will also meet one of the guides that was also arrested as part of the uprising and served time as a prisoner at Robben Island.

5. Usizo Lwenkosi Soweto Tours

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Usizo Lwenkosi Soweto Tours

Usizo Tours offers tours in Soweto, Johannesburg. Join us for fun, personal and safe tours of Soweto in South Africa.

6. Vilakazi Street

Vilakazi Street, Soweto, Johannesburg 1804 South Africa +27 11 536 2253 https://www.sa-venues.com/attractionsga/vilakazi-street.htm
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Vilakazi Street

Reviewed By onesaic - Mutare, Zimbabwe

Wow great street like a clip from a movie. Loved the African dancers it's very vibrant energetic its a great place to visit wished I could have stayed longer

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