In August 2005, my husband and our two children, ages 12 and 15 years toured Soweto with a private driver guide. His name is Linda of Wilro Tours in Randpark Ridge. We asked for the real deal, nothing touristy and the truth about the situation today in Johannesburg. We walked through areas of Soweto off the beaten track, visited a... more
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Jan
75°F 23°C
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Whilst staying in Johannesburg earlier this year my husband and I went on a trip to Sowetto. I was a bit worried at first and didnt know what to expect but Im so glad that we went. The people are so friendly and wave to you as you drive past. There is alot to see, especially the Hector Peterson museum... more
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- “Soweto” Southern Africa Places
- “Dark tales in a place of hope” Sydney Morning Herald / The Sun-Herald
- “From hope springs life” Sydney Morning Herald
- “Johannesburg Rises Above Its Apartheid Past” New York Times (free registration required)
- “Remains of the night” Sydney Morning Herald
- “A must-see city rises above its apartheid past” Dallas Morning News / The New York Times
- “Slum tours: a day trip too far?” Guardian Unlimited / The Observer
- “City on the Edge: Places & Prices” Concierge.com / Condé Nast Traveler
- “Board the Blue Train for the ultimate Cape escape” Independent.co.uk
- “At one museum, visitors are segregated randomly” Sacramento Bee
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