Vilakazi Street is the most famous street in Soweto, and is the only street in the world to have had two Nobel Prize winners as its
residents. Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu lived on Vilakazi Street.

Nelson Mandela’s house has now become a museum, and is one of the  biggest tourist attractions in Gauteng. The house has been preserved in exactly the same state it was when the Mandelas lived in it in the 1960’s.

Visitors to the museum include international tourists, heads of states and local residents keen to learn about the great man. The Tutus’ house is across the street from the Mandelas and is still used as a normal home by the Tutu family. The Tutu house is also a major tourist attraction (not open to the public) and is an important part of the rich history of the Vilakazi Street precinct.

Vilakazi Street is also home to one the most famous schools in Soweto, Orlando West High School. The school was one of the most active during the 16th June 1976 student protests. Pupils gathered at this school before the historic events of 1976.

The popularity of Vilakazi Street has created business opportunities for residents of this area. Restaurants have been established to cater for the needs of tourists and local visitors to the area. Local artists are also taking advantage of the influx of visitors by offering their wares for sale.

The Soweto Tourism Association regards Vilakazi Street as an important gateway to tourism business opportunities. The precinct is also important for the preservation of the heritage of Soweto.

Nambitha Restaurant 6877 Vilakazi Street, tel/fax 011 936 9128, www.nambitha.biz; email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , open weekdays 10:00 - 21:00,
weekends: 10:00 - 23:00, Food prices - R35 - R65

Sakhumzi Restaurant, 6980 Vilakazi Street, 011 536 1379,  www.sakhumzi.co.za, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , speciality: Buffet R65 - R85,
open everyday 08:00 - till last person leaves

Soweto Tourism Information Centre (STIC)
Cnr Union Rd and Klipstruit Valley Road
t 0860 333 999 / 011 945 3111
www.soweto.co.za  www.sowetotourism.com