Soweto Tourism

16/10/2026

Soweto is open for Business
Soweto is Open for Investment

18 &19 Nov 2026
Soweto Investment Conference

16/10/2026

Soweto is open for business.

18 & 19 Nov 2026
Soweto Investment Conference

16/10/2026

📍 5th Soweto Investment Conference | Plenary Session

The plenary session is officially underway at the 5th Soweto Investment Conference, hosted at the Soweto Hotel.

Stakeholders, key industry players are engaging in discussions focused on investment opportunities, business growth and township economic development.

Save the date 18&19 November 2026

Soweto is open for investment
Soweto is open for business

16/10/2026

SOWETO BUSINESS FEATURE FRIDAY 🍕

Today, we shine the spotlight on Pizza in Naledi!

Craving a slice of perfection right in the heart of the township? Look no further! From fresh, stone-baked pizzas and loaded wraps to treats that keep the whole family happy, Pizza in Naledi is serving up serious flavor while keeping our local township economy thriving.

📍 Find them at: 2435 Leping St, Naledi, Soweto

📱 Order via WhatsApp: 074 825 7154

🎙️ Want to hear their full story?

Tune in TODAY to I AM JOZI FM 105.8 for the Jozi Soweto Tour Edition on The Afternoon Fix with Siya Seme at 16:20 as the owner of Pizza in naledi , Zanele Ndaba shares hers entrepreneurial journey, passion, and what's hot out of the oven.

Every visit, order, and recommendation makes a massive difference.
Support local. Eat local. Grow Soweto. 🤝🇿🇦
Brought to you by Soweto Tourism.

15/10/2026

SOWETO SPOTLIGHT | Eyethu Heritage Hall

📍 Mofolo Central, Soweto

This week, our takes us to Eyethu Heritage Hall, a place that celebrates Soweto's rich cultural and cinematic history.

The iconic Eyethu Cinema opened in 1969, becoming an important part of the community's social and cultural life. Today, Eyethu Heritage Hall offers an opportunity to connect with the stories, memories and heritage that form part of Soweto's identity.

Have you visited Eyethu Heritage Hall? Share your experience with us!

14/10/2026

DID YOU KNOW?
Pimville,soweto THE NEIGHBOURHOOD THAT WAS ALMOST REMOVED FROM THE MAP!

Behind the streets of Pimville lies a history of forced removals, racial segregation, community resilience and a surprising sporting legacy.

DID YOU KNOW THAT…

Pimville's story began with forced removals in 1904?

Following a pneumonic plague outbreak in Johannesburg, African residents of Brickfields, near present-day Newtown, were forcibly removed from their homes, and their settlement was destroyed. Many were relocated to Klipspruit Farm, south-west of Johannesburg. This settlement became an important part of the origins of Soweto.

📜 Pimville was originally known as Klipspruit?

In 1934, the settlement was renamed Pimville in honour of , a figure associated with Johannesburg's municipal affairs and African welfare. The name change marked another chapter in the area's development.

⚠️ Pimville was once at risk of being declared a white area under apartheid, During the 1950s, a government planning committee recommended that Pimville be removed because it fell on the proposed white side of a racial boundary. The future of thousands of residents was uncertain.

However, the Johannesburg City Council opposed the proposed removal and made representations to the government. After years of dispute, the government reversed its earlier decision in 1960, allowing Pimville to remain an African residential area.

🏠 Thousands of families faced poor housing conditions, Following the decision to retain Pimville, plans were made to rebuild and rehouse approximately 7,000 families. In 1966, mining companies arranged a R750,000 loan to help the Johannesburg City Council complete the housing scheme.

⛳ Pimville has a golfing history dating back to 1974?

Pimville Golf Course was established in 1974 and later became known as Soweto Country Club. At a time when apartheid restricted Black South Africans' access to sporting facilities, the course provided an important space for Black golfers. Initially featuring sand greens, it began receiving improvements in 1980, including the conversion to grass greens.

Pimville forms part of a region central to South Africa's liberation history. Pimville is close to Kliptown, where the Congress of the People adopted the Freedom Charter on 26 June 1955. The Charter set out principles for a democratic South Africa, including equality and political rights. Today, Walter Sisulu Square commemorates this historic event.

These are not just dates in a history book. They are stories of people who experienced forced relocation, fought to remain in their communities and lived through a system that shaped where they could live, work and play.

📍Pimville is more than a neighbourhood. It is a living part of Soweto's history.

How much do we really know about the places we pass every day?

Discover the stories behind Soweto with Soweto Tourism.

13/10/2026

13/10/2026

SOWETO INVESTMENT CONFERENCE 2026 | THE JOURNEY CONTINUES

As we look ahead to the 2026 Soweto Investment Conference, we take a moment to reflect on last year's engagements, connections and conversations around township economic development.

This year, we continue the conversation under the theme “Improving Trade and Investment”, focusing on creating opportunities for businesses, attracting investment and supporting local job creation.

The journey continues. Soweto is open for business.

18-19 November 2026

08/10/2026

: Call for applications: Meetings Africa 2027

The Department of Tourism, through the Market Access Support Programme (MASP), is calling on dynamic, innovative, and diverse small tourism enterprises to join the Development Zone Pavillion at Meetings Africa 2027!

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yxmu2y7p

08/10/2026