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The struggle route tour of Soweto
Places of interest
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The Nelson Mandela Museum
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Arch Bishop Tutu's House
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Hector Pieterson Museum
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Regina Mundi Catholic Church
The Hector Pieterson Museum is open Mondays to Saturdays from 10am to 5pm, Sunday from 10am to 4pm. It is in 8288 Maseko Street, Orlando West. Telephone: 011 536 0611.
For a tour of the struggle route, contact:
Vukani-Letlhabile Tours
- 011 936 0920
Vhupo Cruisliner Tours
- 082 633 9469
Where to stay
The following B & Bs are within walking distance from the Mandela Museum, Hector Pieterson Museum and Bishop Tutu's house
Dakalo Bed and Breakfast
Contact: Dolly Hlophe
Tel: 011 936 9328
Email
Ekhaya Guesthouse
Contact: Paula Majola
Tel: 011 939 2850
Email
Neo's B & B
Contact: Lorraine
Tel: 011 536 0413
Email
Thuto's Bed and Breakfast
Tel: 011 936 8123
Email
Vhavenda Hills Bed and Breakfast
Contact: Kate
Tel: 011 936 0411/4275
Email
Zizwe Guesthouse
Contact: Nombeko Rwaxa
Tel: 011 941 3739 or 536 1841
Email
Where to eat
Sakhumzi Restaurant
Contact: Sakhumzi Maqubela
Tel: 011 536 1267 or 939 4427
Email
Masakeng Pub and Grill
Contact: Godfrey Mautloa
Tel: 011 982 8034
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