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This museum is architecturally interesting and packed with thoughtful, often brutal, reminders of South Africa’s history.

The Joburg inner-city landscape is revived by building a thriving hub of artists, artisans, designers, and small businesses. Our free daily tours offer an opportunity to delve into the rich tapestry of artistic expression that defines Victoria Yards. From the organic gardens to the intimate studios of the artisans, each tour is a curated journey into the soul of South African artistry. 10h00 to 10h30: Victoria Yards Discovery Tour Learn more about the history of Victoria yards and its current role as a haven for artists and creators. 10h30 to 11h30: Victoria Yards Artisan Tour Meet our artisans in their studios, giving the opportunity to see where their products come from, how they are hand-made, with love in South Africa. EXCLUSIVE TOURS: (R50.00 per person). Take your time on this exclusive tour and have an artisan guide you around the studios and creative spaces that make up Victoria Yards.

Gold Reef City is a premier entertainment destination in the south of Johannesburg, reminiscent of an authentic turn-of-the-century mining town which is conveniently situated close to the centre of Johannesburg or just 20 minutes from OR Tambo Airport. The resort offers a variety of entertainment for both the young and young at heart which includes a state of the art casino, two 4-star hotels, conferencing and teambuilding facilities, a thrilling theme park,a spectacular theatre featuring live productions and a variety of restaurants and fast foods for every taste. Also located on the premises is the world renowned Apartheid Museum and the Red Bus City Sightseeing Tours.

Nowhere can the story of South Africa's turbulent past and its extraordinary transition to democracy be told as it is at Constitution Hill. Constitution Hill is a national heritage site situated in the Johannesburg CBD and is home to the Constitutional Court of South Africa- the highest court in the country on constitutional matters. Once a place of injustice and brutality, where South Africa's leading political activists, including Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi, were detained, the site has been transformed into a place of solidarity and democracy, home to the Women's Gaol museum, Number Four Museum, and Old Fort Museum. Apart from its engaging and gripping exhibitions, Constitution Hill is also open to the public for guided tours and has become an important platform for Heritage, Education, and Tourism related programmes. The vast variety of programmes hosted at Constitution Hill enable us to embrace current issues, celebrate days of national significance, address matters of public interest and create a forum for public debate. With its rich history and character Constitution Hill boasts of ideal platforms to educate and learn about South Africa's story. ConHill, as it is famously known, also offers a variety of multi-purpose venues, suitable for conferencing, performances, a large array of events and for public activities and programmes.

Filled with great shops and hotels, Rosebank is another northwestern suburb worth a visit.

This tragic museum, opened in 2002, honors the Sowetan schoolchildren slain in a police massacre in 1976.