As the world's most famous prisoner (held in captivity for 27 years) and, then becoming South Africa's president, Nelson Mandela exemplifies a moral integrity that shines far beyond South Africa.
In the revolution led by Mandela to transform a country based on apartheid laws and dirision, into an open democracy, he alone has achieved a miracle.
This house in Orlando West, is where 'Madiba', Nelson Mandela, used to live in the township Soweto. He lives in a 'formally-white' area now, in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg.
The house has 4 rooms, with a variety of memorabilia, photos and paintings of the Mandela family. It also has a variety of honorary doctorates that Mandela has been given by various universities and institutions from all around the world.
This was home to both his wives and daughters, and has seen a lot... including petrol bombs and being caught alight because of his political activities!
They hold tours here for tourists visiting, interested in learning more about this amazing man. I wouldnt advise visiting Soweto on your own, unless with a local, rather go in a tour group.
The tour itself was not that good to be honest, the guides are locals, which is great, but our guide needed to brush up on his general knowledge of the house, and be more people-friendly.
Update: Feedback from others re their tour guides here has been positive, which is good to hear! I have generally had great experiences with SA guides, and this was a disappointment. Maybe it was our guide's first day?
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Phone: 27 (011) 936 7754
Address: 8115 Ngakane Street,Orlando West, Soweto
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on Jun 23, 2007
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