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The Voortrekker Monument, Pretoria

Meetings Africa - the place to meet South Africa's business tourism community.

The Union Buildings in Pretoria

Painting of a hunter, San rock art.

Liliesleaf Heritage Site in Rivonia

Museum Africa - a vital cultural history facility.

Top 10

Urban experiences in Gauteng

1. Soweto
   

   This famous township is an absolute must-see. Spend time on the famous Vilakazi Street once home to Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu (two Nobel Peace Prize winners).

   
2. Sandton City CBD
   

   The upmarket suburb of Sandton is the mecca for business, entertainment, shopping, restaurants, wine-bars and so much more!

   
3. Apartheid Museum
   

   Step back into the past at this world-class museum that take you through the turbulent history of apartheid.

   
4. Gold Reef City
   

   Created around a 19th century gold mine – learn a bit more about why Johannesburg is known as the ‘City of Gold’ and enjoy the fun rides and non-stop entertainment.

   
5. Mall Crawl
   

   Some of the best shopping malls in Africa can be found in Johannesburg and Tshwane – how about Sandton City, Nelson Mandela Square, Rosebank, Hyde Park, Menlyn… and that’s just for starters.

   
6. Rosebank African Market
   

   If you want something authentically African to take home, then visit this market with its fine selection of African goods from all over the continent.

   
7. Constitution Hill
   

   Visit the Old Fort Prison complex (known as Number Four) and gain insight into South Africa’s past. Both Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Ghandi were incarcerated here, riveting stuff!

   
8. Newtown
   

   Experience Newtown by night, and enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere of Jozi – pubs, bars, restaurants, jazz lounges, nightclubs are all on offer.

   
9. Melrose Arch
   

   European lifestyles, great South African weather! This mixed-use precinct offers up excellent restaurants and great shopping. Sip on cocktails at an outdoor café and watch the world go by.

   
10. Hatfield
    

    This is where its all happening in Tshwane, hang out at the fun restaurants and pubs that line the streets of Hatfield - it’s a fun place to be