Soweto is considered the biggest township in South Africa. It has been estimated that 40% of Johannesburg's residents live in Soweto. However, the 2008 Census put its population at 1,3 million. Nelson Mandela lived in Soweto from 1946 until 1961.

The Hector Pieterson Museum, situated in Soweto, commemorate the role of the country’s students in the struggle against apartheid. The commemorative site is just a few blocks from where 12-year-old Hector Pieterson was shot in 1976.

Gold Reef City is a large amusement park in Johannesburg. There are many attractions at Gold Reef City like water rides and roller coasters. Adrenaline junkies will enjoy the thrill rides such as Anaconda or Jozi Express but there are also plenty of rides for those a little less brave! (closed Mondays & Tuesdays)

Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa, by population and is also known as Jozi or Joburg. There are plenty of historic and attractive sites in Joburg like the Apartheid Museum, Constitution Hill or the Hector Pieterson Museum.