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Feel the heartbeat of the local communities in South Africa’s townships. Formerly designated areas for black occupation, these neighbourhoods have risen from an oppressive past to a strong presence with uplifting initiatives. Experience the lively atmosphere, heart-warming hospitality and true spirit of ekasi as you visit the historical sites, restaurants, B&Bs and shebeens or take part in a community project.

 

 
The Sun of Cape Town
The Cape Town township of Langa is a hive of activity, with no shortage of fun. The dance halls sizzle and its annual festival will have you clamouring for more. But that’s not the only reason you should visit, for it is also an environmentally savvy place....
 
The Success of Masiphumelele
South Africa’s Cape Peninsula is known for its scenic beauty. But its ‘people factor’ is just as inspiring, as a guided tour around Masiphumelele Township will demonstrate....
 
Warrior Queens to Liberation Heroes
In the land of the ancient warrior-queens and more recent liberation heroes, the townships around the Karoo town of Graaff-Reinet are pulsing with life....
 
Responsible in Nelson Mandela Bay
‘Responsible Tourism’ is what the world needs. You can also call it Experience Tourism. Discovery Tourism. Win-Win Tourism. Dance-In-The-Streets Tourism. Maybe even Long-Overdue Tourism. A model for which is to be found in Nelson Mandela Bay....
 
Hello Tourist on Show Me Street
Making something wondrous from very little, the residents of Intabazwe Township outside the eastern Free State town of Harrismith have bought into the benefits of tourism in a big way....
 
Warrior Queens to Liberation Heroes
In the land of the ancient warrior-queens and more recent liberation heroes, the townships around the Karoo town of Graaff-Reinet are pulsing with life....

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