Soweto & Vilakazi Street
The historic township at the heart of the anti-apartheid struggle — and the only street home to two Nobel Prize winners.
Don't miss at Soweto & Vilakazi Street
- ◆ Mandela House museum
- ◆ Hector Pieterson Memorial
- ◆ Two Nobel laureates' street
Insider tip
Combine Mandela House and the Hector Pieterson Memorial with a Vilakazi Street lunch.
Soweto & Vilakazi Street — visitor questions
What is Soweto & Vilakazi Street known for?
The historic township at the heart of the anti-apartheid struggle — and the only street home to two Nobel Prize winners. Highlights include: Mandela House museum; Hector Pieterson Memorial; Two Nobel laureates' street.
Where is Soweto & Vilakazi Street?
Soweto & Vilakazi Street is in Soweto, Johannesburg — Vilakazi St, Orlando West, Soweto.
Any tips for visiting Soweto & Vilakazi Street?
Combine Mandela House and the Hector Pieterson Memorial with a Vilakazi Street lunch.
Can Chauffyr take me to Soweto & Vilakazi Street?
Yes — Chauffyr provides a private, fixed-price chauffeur to Soweto & Vilakazi Street and between every stop on your Johannesburg itinerary, with no parking or driving to worry about.
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