Attractions in the
Southern Suburbs
James Hall Museum of Transport
The museum was established in 1960
and the first phase was officially
opened in 1964.It is a thematic
Land Transport museum covering South
African over the past 400 years.
Pioneers’ Park, Rosettenville Road,
La Rochelle, 011 435 9485/6/7
Email:peterh@joburg.org.za
www.jhmt.org.za
Santarama Miniland
Embark on a fascinating journey
through South African history by
viewing more than 80 scale models
of prominent landmarks. This Fantasy
City is made tangible by the sound
and movement added to the models.
Enjoy a tranquil ferry ride on the
Wemmer Pan and board the majestic
full size model of Jan van Riebeeck's
galleon, the Dromedaries. Indulge
in beverages and delicious light
meals at the licensed Model Bar
& Restaurant whilst the kids
frolic on the Jungle Jim or on the
Mini Golf course. A fun packed day
out for the whole family!
Rosettenville Rd at Wemmer Pan,
Rosettenville, (011)435 0543
Email:info@miniland.co.za
www.miniland.co.za
Apartheid Museum
The Apartheid Museum tells a story
of the triumph of the human of the
human spirit over adversity and
oppression. The museum has been
conceptualized by a multi-disciplinary
team of curators, film-makers, historians
and designers.
Northern parkway, Golden Road, Ormonde
(011)309 4700,
www.apartheidmuseum.org
Gold Reef City
This is where visitors can taste
life in turn-of –the-century Johannesburg
and discover how miners worked,
lived and were entertained in the
early 1900s.Jozi’s Story of Gold
compromises of Rich beginnings the
introductory movie, Museum houses,
Ohlthaver’s House (mine official),
Dowse House (home schooling) and
Oosthuizein House (Afrikaner Home),
Gold pour demonstration, Underground
mine tour and gold panning at your
leisure.
Northern Parkway, Ormonde, (011)248
6896,
Email:tour@goldreefcity.co.za
www.goldreefcity.co.za
Kliptown
In the heart of Soweto in 1955,
Kliptown was the scene of the adoption
of the Freedom Charter by the Congress
of the People.
Kliptown Square of dedication, Soweto,
011 688 7899
Regina Mundi Church
Regina Mundi is the largest Catholic
Church in Soweto, the most populous
black urban residential area in
the country, when protesting students
were fired at by the police on their
way to Orlando stadium on 16 June1976,
and Hector and many others were
killed, the students fled for sanctuary
to Regina Mundi.The church had since
then quietly offered its protection
to those struggling for liberation.
Regina Mundi Catholic Church, Rockville,
Soweto, 011 986 2546
www.soweto.co.za
Hector Pieterson Memorial
Museum
The museum is intrinsically linked
to the origins of the Soweto Uprisings
and its aftermath. By 10:30am on
16 June 1976, thousands of students
had gathered in Orlando West around
Vilakazi Street and the precinct
where the Hector Pieterson Museum
is presently located to begin a
protest march against the imposition
of the Afrikaans language as the
medium of instruction in Soweto’s
schools.
8287 Khumalo Street, Orlando West,
Soweto, 011 536 0611/2
www.soweto.za
Khayalendaba
The African mystic, Credo Mutwa,
has built healing and cultural villages
to offer insights into traditional
African ways, the first of which
was Khayalendaba (Home of Storytelling)
just below the Oppenheimer tower
in west central Jabavu.It contains
grotesque representation of African
deities and spirits.
Khayalendaba, Enerst Oppenheimer
Park, West central Jabavu,Soweto
www.jhbcityparks.com
Vilakazi Street
Vilakazi Street is the most famous
street in Soweto and it the only
street in the world to have had
two noble prize winners as its residents.
Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu
lived and live in Vilakazi Street.
Nelson Mandela’s house has become
a museum and the Tutu’s house is
still used as a normal home by the
Tutu family.
Vilakazi Street, Orlando West, Soweto,
011 945 3111
www.joburg.org.za
Nelson Mandela Museum
/House
This is one of the biggest attractions
in Gauteng,The house has been preserved
the same state it was when the Mandelas
lived in it in the 1960’s.Visitors
to the Museum in the past include
international tourists, heads of
state and local residents keen to
learn about the great man.
Vilakazi Street, Orlando West, Soweto,
011 936 7754
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