Born, bread and buttered in Soweto, Charles Ncube takes tourists around the city of Johannesburg and to his home. He grew up in Soweto during the final years of apartheid and has experienced the ...

Constructed in 1945 in the Orlando West section of Soweto, Johannesburg, the Mandela House became the home for Nelson Mandela (also known as Madiba) and his first wife, Evelyn Ntoko Mase in 1946.

The best things in life are free. Sign up for our email to enjoy your city without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush). Visiting Soweto isn’t just about history—it’s ...

Most days in Soweto you’ll see tourist buses rolling through the streets. People peer out of the windows at local neighbourhoods, stop off to visit Nelson Mandela’s home, and possibly browse a few ...

2005-09-04 04:00:00 PDT Soweto, South Africa-- The woman in the doorway had a wide face and wider smile, a long, African- style skirt and a blue fleece sweatshirt. Before I could drop my overnight bag ...

Lebo Malepa set up Lebo’s Backpackers to allow travellers to see a different side of Soweto that focuses on community and culture (Annabel Grossman/The Independent) But after an hour or two, most of ...