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 ...

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 ...

“Do you want to play?” our guide Linda asked my two daughters as they dropped their bikes on the dusty pavement and looked longingly towards a group of boys kicking a ball. They didn’t need to be ...

Here is a list of the 7 best value-for-money tours that your typical South African family would enjoy. A guided tour of these popular destinations offers guests a different perspective because you’re ...

"I started playing football in the dusty streets of Soweto", is often what most soccer players say when they are asked about where they grew up - often with a sense of pride. And that is how Soweto ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Orlando Towers were once part of a coal-fired power plant. They are now used for concerts and adventure sports. Credit: Mark Daffey On ...

It’s impossible to escape Johannesburg City’s vivacity. This is because there is always something going on around each and every street and corner. Day tours from Johannesburg will show you the city ...

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 ...