Discover the best of Soweto, from the famous Vilakazi Street where Mandela and Tutu lived to the iconic soccer stadiums. Experience personal interactions, bungee jumping, and learn about the landmarks’ role in the liberation movement.
- FNB Stadium - Internationally acclaimed for its unique design, FNB Stadium is affectionately known as the “Calabash” or “African Pot” following its R3.3 billion reconstruction for the 2010 World Cup, the first held in Africa.
Originally called Soccer City, this stadium has been the backdrop for historic moments, including Nelson Mandela’s first speech in 1990 after his 27-year imprisonment.
The venue has hosted South Africa’s most significant sports and music events, such as the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ opening and closing ceremonies and final, and the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations final.
With a seating capacity of 87,436, it is the largest venue in South Africa and a source of national pride.
FNB Stadium has also seen record attendances for international rugby tests and concerts by global superstars like U2, Lady Gaga, and Justin Bieber.
It remains a key location for major events, including the 1993 funeral of political activist Chris Hani and the 2013 memorial service for Nelson Mandela.
- Diepkloof Park - Known as “Rich Man’s Acre” by locals, Diepkloof Park features larger stands and is considered a more exclusive area.
Also referred to as DK, Diepkloof Extensions were developed for middle to upper-class black professionals, many of whom were employed by the state or in private sectors, with 100% loans available for stands and structures under a government housing scheme.
- Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital - The Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, located in Soweto, Johannesburg, is the third-largest hospital in the world, covering around 173 acres (0.70 km2) with approximately 3,200 beds and about 6,760 staff members.
The hospital comprises 429 buildings with a total area of 233,795 m2. About 70% of admissions are emergencies, including around 160 gunshot wound victims monthly.
The busiest services are accident, emergency, and ambulance, handling over 350 patients daily. Annually, the hospital registers about 150,000 inpatient and 500,000 outpatient cases.
The Department of Ophthalmology, St John Eye Hospital, has 111 beds and treats about 50,000 patients per year. The Maternity Hospital sees approximately 60,000 patients annually.
Financed and managed by the Gauteng Provincial Health Authorities, it is one of 40 provincial hospitals and serves as a teaching hospital for the University of the Witwatersrand Medical School.
The hospital’s mission is to provide top-tier patient care based on scientific principles, train a highly motivated workforce, and uphold truth, integrity, and justice for the benefit of patients, staff, and the community.
CEO: Dr. Sandile Mfenyana
History
The hospital’s origins trace back to the discovery of gold on the Witwatersrand. John Albert Baragwanath, a young Cornishman, established a refreshment post and hostel known as
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Lunch
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Carbonated beverages
Personal interaction, Bungee Jumping Landmark of Orlando Cooling Towers, Nomzamo Squatter Camp(tour with local resident)
History of the gold mines
Establishment of a stock exchange
Soccer stadiums, Mandela and Desmond Tutu at Vilakazi Street both Nobel Peace Prize awardees, Elephant Houses
Hector Pieterson, Freedom Square, Roman Catholic Church aka Regina Mundi and learn of their impact to the liberation movement
- Infant seats available on request
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