Vilakazi St

Notable street · Soweto

Vilakazi St

Notable street · Soweto

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Orlando West, Soweto, 1804, South Africa

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Vilakazi Street is a vibrant gem in Soweto, where the legacies of Mandela and Tutu intertwine with bustling cafes, markets, and rich history.  

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"Vilakazi is perhaps the most famous street in Soweto—or all of Johannesburg, for that matter. It’s the only street in the world to have produced two Nobel Prize winners—His Excellency Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela and The Most Reverend Desmond Tutu. It’s also where 13-year-old Hector Pieterson was shot dead, sparking the riots on June 16, 1976. At the corner of Vilakazi and Ngakane streets, you’ll find the Mandela House, which serves as a beautiful testament to Madiba as well as to the greater fight for equal rights in South Africa and around the world. The rest of Vilakazi Street, however, is pretty average—a place where people live and work every day. In its simplicity, it proves that greatness can come from the most ordinary of places. Since it’s still home to so many people, approach the street with respect. Hire a local guide and take care when exploring the surrounding neighborhood of Soweto."

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Jonnym Tilodi

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It was a nice experience , visited the place on 16 th of June & wow the people , the atmosphere & the history of the place is still relevant to this day.

Darian De Oliveira

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Very historic and very important to know your history. Must see

Lorainne Ngwenya

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Good place to refresh More like a social market with a lot of markets selling African prints…interesting displays of the South African history.

Markus Pfanger

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Nice shops, Mandela house and food

Thando Thusi

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Great place to have drinks with friends

Atlehang Tumiso Chitambo (Rajesh)

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It's very vibrant

Mpho

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Beautiful street attractions, finger licking food, all types of people and nostalgic music- That's what you'll find at Vilakazi street 👌

Sonto Sonto

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It was good to be at Vilakazi street n dine at Sakhumzi restaurant