Location: Soweto
Top Things to do in Soweto
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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. The Box Shop
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Box Shop in a trendy retail and coffee outlet on Vilakazi Street in Soweto. On the ground floor, there is a trendy fashion outlet selling locally designed brands. Upstairs there is an innovative furniture studio. Enjoy a cappuccino on the rooftop deck from the quirky coffee shop, Kofi, Soweto's first coffee roaster.
2. Shova Lifestyle Origin
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4.0 based on 5 reviews
Your shopping destination of choice, your tourism destination of choice. Established in late 2013, we offer a complete Soweto lifestyle experience. Our mandate is to expose local artists and entrepreneurs to both local and international markets and we aim to improve tourism in Gauteng through our product offering which includes a fashion boutique, art gallery, tours, events and exhibitions.
3. Walter Sisulu Square
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4.0 based on 17 reviews
4. Maponya Mall
5. The Locrate Market
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3.0 based on 1 reviews
The idea behind the market is to create an environment where young and aspiring entrepreneurs, creators and innovators could showcase and sell their products, meet other like minded people, validate new ideas, get tips from established brands, create connections and get the necessary exposure to take their business further.
