24/06/2026
The last trip on our Southern African adventure was Johannesburg and specifically the township of Soweto.
Johannesburg is a city of great contrasts . Soweto is a community that has faced immense hardship but is rich in history, resilience and spirit.
Our visit was guided by local residents who shared their own stories, giving us a deeper understanding of Soweto's past and present. We spent time at the Apartheid Museum, learned about Hector Pieterson and the courage of those who fought for freedom, visited Nelson Mandela's former home and the Regina Mundi chruch.
One of the most meaningful parts of the day was being welcomed into the township by a local resident, meeting families and spending time with the children at a kindergarten. We were grateful to leave behind some school supplies and a small donation. We received smiles in return and it was funny teaching the children the peace sign, with varying degrees of success!
Travel is at its best when it builds connections, broadens perspectives and reminds us of our shared humanity. Soweto will stay with us for a long time.