Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa and the heart of the South African economy, particularly through the gold industry and business. Johannesburg is known for its skyscrapers and its rich history. The historical town of Soweto is on your doorstep while visiting Joburg.
The history of Soweto coincides with the emergence of apartheid in South Africa and was originally created to house white South Africans. Nowadays, over five million people live in Joburg.
Nelson Mandela lived here, well known for the Soweto uprisings in the 70s, with the shooting of Hector Pieterson as all time low incident. The way the apartheid regime tried to quell uprisings led to criticism and international attention for the situation in South Africa. A guided tour around this decisive place for South Africa’s history is very impressive and interesting.
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