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Vilakazi Street, Soweto
Johannesburg, South Africa
About Vilakazi Street, Soweto
Vilakazi Street in Soweto is the only street in the world to have housed two Nobel Peace Prize winners — Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu — and is a powerful pilgrimage site for sports fans who understand South Africa's role in using football and rugby to heal the nation. The nearby Orlando Stadium (home of Orlando Pirates FC) and the Hector Pieterson Museum make this a deeply moving full-day fan experience. The street's shebeens and braai spots welcome visiting international fans with the legendary Ubuntu spirit of Soweto.
Located in Johannesburg.
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Vilakazi Street, Soweto works as a daytime or off-window itinerary layer in Johannesburg.
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About Vilakazi Street, Soweto
Vilakazi Street in Soweto is the only street in the world to have housed two Nobel Peace Prize winners — Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu — and is a powerful pilgrimage site for sports fans who understand South Africa's role in using football and rugby to heal the nation. The nearby Orlando Stadium (home of Orlando Pirates FC) and the Hector Pieterson Museum make this a deeply moving full-day fan experience. The street's shebeens and braai spots welcome visiting international fans with the legendary Ubuntu spirit of Soweto.
Vilakazi Street, Soweto is located in Johannesburg, South Africa.