Vilakazi Street
Vilakazi Street
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Bianca
Haarlem, The Netherlands14 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
The Nelson Mandela house is impressive and worth seeing. The intersection is also impressive: a jumble (dancers, goats, cars, stalls, music) of everything and above all the residents hope to be able to sell something to you! Recommended
Written 30 August 2023
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noreally
Skerries, Ireland99 contributions
July 2024 • Family
We visited Vilakazi Street quite early before it came to life with the normal hustle and bustle of what is a tourist attraction. This proved a great idea because we had one of the local guys show us around and tell the story - rather than getting the tourist version. Very interesting to hear the stories of the 'two bulls' and the riots. Was very disappointed with the commercialization (especially the Mandela House) which I guess is unavoidable! Worth visiting!
Written 24 July 2024
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Magatho M
Maldives66 contributions
Jan 2022 • Friends
Excellent Lunch at 1947
We ate at 1947 restaurant. The food was great and the wine selection was as good as anywhere
The service was exceptional. They have a great sommelier, Skhue, who even corrected the error on our bill when we over paid. I am not sure I have ever experienced that.
We ate at 1947 restaurant. The food was great and the wine selection was as good as anywhere
The service was exceptional. They have a great sommelier, Skhue, who even corrected the error on our bill when we over paid. I am not sure I have ever experienced that.
Written 9 January 2022
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Getaway32898959769
Kampala, Uganda3 contributions
Oct 2024 • Friends
Nice place..I loved the Zulu dancers. Apart from the entrance fee of 100 rand everything else is cool. And also the house that belonged to Rev Desmond Tutu. Lovely place
Written 14 November 2024
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BeckyFjellandBrooks
Good Thunder, MN65 contributions
July 2014 • Friends
The impact of all the history in this place is almost overwhelming. Everyone with a heart needs to have an understanding of the sacrifice these people made for freedom and opportunity of every citizen.
Written 13 August 2014
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VisagieL
Mossel Bay, South Africa321 contributions
Nov 2015 • Couples
Being a 40-year old white South African with remnant indoctrinations via propagandist media, I had some reservations about safety while visiting attractions in Soweto. And couldn't have been more wrong.
Vilakazi Street contained some of the highlights of a tour to Soweto with my English husband. From the Hector Pieterson museum commemorating the events leading to the '76 Soweto uprising, to visiting Madiba's old home he shared with Winnie Mandela, to driving past Desmond Tutu's home, to awesome crafts and curios by the roadside, to a vibrant and trendy bar and restaurant scene at night ... all I can say is: wow. Go.
We stayed in a B&B just off Vilakazi Street and found it perfectly safe to simply walk to the restaurant at night. People were friendly and proud of the "Beverly Hills of Soweto". Food was great and the ambience lively.
Vilakazi Street contained some of the highlights of a tour to Soweto with my English husband. From the Hector Pieterson museum commemorating the events leading to the '76 Soweto uprising, to visiting Madiba's old home he shared with Winnie Mandela, to driving past Desmond Tutu's home, to awesome crafts and curios by the roadside, to a vibrant and trendy bar and restaurant scene at night ... all I can say is: wow. Go.
We stayed in a B&B just off Vilakazi Street and found it perfectly safe to simply walk to the restaurant at night. People were friendly and proud of the "Beverly Hills of Soweto". Food was great and the ambience lively.
Written 13 November 2015
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Eliza E
San Francisco, CA73 contributions
Dec 2015 • Friends
Please do not pay a tour company to bring you here. You should not be afraid of Soweto. Drive yourself here (or take public transport), it is very touristy and many people around, very safe. A good starting place for visiting Soweto, but please get out and go see other areas, as well.
Written 7 December 2015
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Brett S
Melbourne, Australia351 contributions
Dec 2016 • Couples
This street was home to both Nelson Mandela and Bishop Desmond Tutu so it is I think the only place in the world where 2 nobel prize winners have lived so close?
You can visit Nelson Mandela's old house, and there are a few famous restaurants in the street too. Often there are street performers, including the "gumboot dancers" and young men dressed as zulu warriors.
You can visit Nelson Mandela's old house, and there are a few famous restaurants in the street too. Often there are street performers, including the "gumboot dancers" and young men dressed as zulu warriors.
Written 14 March 2017
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Piet U
Johannesburg, South Africa314 contributions
Feb 2013 • Friends
A must see for all tourists, walk up and down the street, stop for lunch or a drink at many of the establishments there , and see Mandela and Tutu's houses
Written 5 February 2013
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jonahNJ
Pennington, NJ11,757 contributions
Nov 2016 • Couples
This historical street was a hotbed of political activity; Nelson Mandela lived on this street in a modest home that is now a museum. Bishop Desmond Tutu, a fellow Nobel Peace Prize winner still calls Vilakzi Street home.
During our visit to Soweto, my wife and I spent a significant amount of time on and around Vilakazi Street. In addition to the homes of the two Nobel Peace Prize winners, the Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum are nearby and the popular restaurant, Sakhumzi is a vibrant center of Vilakazi Street at lunch time.
However, it was nice to just sit back and take in the sights of the actual residents of the neighborhood living their lives; the business owners conducting business, the vendors selling their wares and children returning home from school in their uniforms.
This street is a testament to the progress that has been made in Soweto post apartheid. Far from the fulfillment of all of the hopes and dreams of the iconic leaders, but still a forward looking attitude that is instilled in so many of the residents that we met.
During our visit to Soweto, my wife and I spent a significant amount of time on and around Vilakazi Street. In addition to the homes of the two Nobel Peace Prize winners, the Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum are nearby and the popular restaurant, Sakhumzi is a vibrant center of Vilakazi Street at lunch time.
However, it was nice to just sit back and take in the sights of the actual residents of the neighborhood living their lives; the business owners conducting business, the vendors selling their wares and children returning home from school in their uniforms.
This street is a testament to the progress that has been made in Soweto post apartheid. Far from the fulfillment of all of the hopes and dreams of the iconic leaders, but still a forward looking attitude that is instilled in so many of the residents that we met.
Written 6 December 2016
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I would like to visit Soweto for a half day and would like to see Vilakazi Street and the homes of Mandela and Bishop Tutu but do not want to do a 'slum' tour.. what tour companies provide the best small group tours that are sensitive to the people living in these areas..
Written 28 January 2018
Hi. I went for a full day Soweto and Apartheid Museum. Our guide Nick was very nice and informative. Before that, we checked with hotel reception to arrange us a car and driver, and they offered us 3000 rand for 6 hours. Our full day was 9 hours with lunch for 900 rand only.
Well, if you want Vilakazi street only, just get a taxi or Uber, it will be about 60-80 rand. Get in there, visit Mandela's house, stroll in the road and find a nice restaurant for lunch.
Written 29 January 2018
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