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Soweto

5 of 5 stars
llykke 3 contributions
Los Angeles
Dec 15, 2005
9/9 found this review helpful

In August 2005, my husband and our two children, ages 12 and 15 years toured Soweto with a private driver guide. His name is Linda of Wilro Tours in Randpark Ridge. We asked for the real deal, nothing touristy and the truth about the situation today in Johannesburg. We walked through areas of Soweto off the beaten track, visited a... more

Sowetto

Soweto

4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
England
Jul 21, 2005
6/6 found this review helpful

Whilst staying in Johannesburg earlier this year my husband and I went on a trip to Sowetto. I was a bit worried at first and didnt know what to expect but Im so glad that we went. The people are so friendly and wave to you as you drive past. There is alot to see, especially the Hector Peterson museum... more

Hector Pieterson Museum

5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
London, UK
Mar 19, 2005
3/3 found this review helpful

Clean, well presented and informative. Lots of photographic and video displays allowing you to read and see what happened on the day Hector Pietersen died and the causes of the tragic rioting. We have made 2 separate visits as on the first occasion we did not have enough time so plan for at least 2 hours. There is little seating... more

Hector Pieterson Museum

5 of 5 stars
fnaughton 18 contributions
ireland
Mar 11, 2005
4/4 found this review helpful

This is a really wonderful museum, almost more of an interpretive centre, since it looks at one short series of events, placing them in a larger context. It's incredibly powerful, but allow yourself plenty of time to wander about, taking it at your own pace. And You should be warned it's a very sobering experience, almost like going to a... more

Hector Pieterson Museum

4 of 5 stars
tatami28a 73 contributions
nagano japan
Oct 10, 2008

2007年 6月 に訪れました。 soweto の中に記念館として、建てられています。2階建ての新しいムゼウムで、たく... more

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