Vilakazi Street

The township of Soweto to the south-west of Johannesburg has transformed from a legacy of the apartheid era to a vibrant, energetic hub that will ignite your senses and immerse you in true South African culture. The thriving heart of Soweto is one of the most well-known streets in South Africa, Vilakazi Street.

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The thriving heart of Soweto

The only street in the world home to two Nobel Peace Prize winners. Because to walk in the footsteps of giants, to hear the whispers of history, is a humbling and gratifying experience.

The township of Soweto to the south-west of Johannesburg has transformed from a legacy of the apartheid era to a vibrant, energetic hub that will ignite your senses and immerse you in true South African culture. The thriving heart of Soweto is one of the most well-known streets in South Africa, Vilakazi Street. Vilakazi Street may be the only street in the world that can claim to have had two Nobel Laureates as residents - the late Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu.

Sakhumzi Restaurant is located on Vilakazi Street near the Mandela House Museum. Taste local cuisines prepared in African style bursting with flavour. Enjoy locally made dishes that will impress your taste buds.

Experience people's bonds and connections, their relationships and families. Though the street is famous, the people lead very simple lives. Perhaps that’s the secret of it all.  Another beauty about this street is the rich African artwork which is displayed throughout the street. This street represents Soweto in its pure and raw essence through culture and food and historical places.