Now back in Johannesburg, Katie and I took a day tour diving deep into the South West Townships (Soweto) of Joburg.
We were able to walk through the various districts, learning more about the upper class, middle class, and extreme poverty of the area. Soweto is a massive area that’s rapidly growing and developing into so much more than the stereotypes it’s known for.
We hope you enjoy learning more about this fascinating neighbourhood with us.
Enjoyed the visiting the hotspots of Soweto, the infamous township in South Africa. The tour included a visit to the famous National Football Stadium (the Calabash) where the first and last matches of the 2010 World Cup were held. Visited the Diepkloof market area, Orlando West where the Nelson Mandela house and Desmond Tutu’s house is located. We also visited the shanty town and closed of the tour at Hector Pieteron Memorial about the Soweto uprising of June 16, 1976.
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