Born, bread and buttered in Soweto, Charles Ncube takes tourists around the city of Johannesburg and to his home. He grew up in Soweto during the final years of apartheid and has experienced the ...

For a thorough understanding of South Africa's appalling apartheid era, a visit to Johannesburg's Apartheid Museum is a must.

Lebo Malepa set up Lebo’s Backpackers to allow travellers to see a different side of Soweto that focuses on community and culture (Annabel Grossman/The Independent) But after an hour or two, most of ...

Here is a list of the 7 best value-for-money tours that your typical South African family would enjoy. A guided tour of these popular destinations offers guests a different perspective because you’re ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Johannesburg - Mpumelelo Mtintso is a self-styled bicycle entrepreneur with a vision. He not only seeks to make a living, but he also wants to empower, and he has found a clever way of doing just that ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Orlando Towers were once part of a coal-fired power plant. They are now used for concerts and adventure sports. Credit: Mark Daffey On ...

"I started playing football in the dusty streets of Soweto", is often what most soccer players say when they are asked about where they grew up - often with a sense of pride. And that is how Soweto ...

Most days in Soweto you’ll see tourist buses rolling through the streets. People peer out of the windows at local neighbourhoods, stop off to visit Nelson Mandela’s home, and possibly browse a few ...