The grandson of the iconic Nelson Mandela, Ndaba is dedicated to teaching his grandfather’s lessons to the next generation of young African leaders.

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Soweto Theatre

Performing arts theater
cnr Bolani Link and Bolani Rd, Jabulani, Soweto, 1868, South Africa
Soweto Theatre

"I love the Soweto Theatre because Soweto is known for being a ghetto, for being poor. And yet you have this theatre that is enjoyed bythespians. That’s what I call progress. And yes, we do theatre with finesse."

Ndaba MANDELA

Chaf Pozi

Barbecue restaurant
PWWG+9P, Klipspruit 318-Iq, Soweto, 1809, South Africa
Chaf Pozi

'If you come to Soweto, you’ve gotta go past Chaf Pozi. It’s the best food: I just orderwors— obviously I gotta go with the meats — and thepap. I lovepap. Andchakalaka. Those are the staples for me. But it’s also the vibe, you know? There are a lot of tourists coming in, so you have a nice mix of people."

Ndaba MANDELA

Soweto Bicycle Tour

Bicycle tour
10823a Pooe St, Orlando West, Soweto, 1804, South Africa
Soweto Bicycle Tour

"The best way to explain Soweto is on a bicycle. You gotta go on a bicycle tour and just vibe with the people."

Ndaba MANDELA

Mandela House

Heritage museum
8115 Vilakazi St, Orlando West, Soweto, 1804, South Africa
Mandela House

"It’s quite amazing that the house I grew up in is a museum today. When you visit you will learn about Nelson Mandela’s history. And it’s a very rich history. It’s in the heart of Soweto, so you feel the vibe, the energy, the people are there entertaining you. Just don’t forget to leave a tip!"

Ndaba MANDELA

Hector Pieterson Museum

Museum
8287 Khumalo Rd, Orlando West, Johannesburg, 1804, South Africa
Hector Pieterson Museum

"The Hector Pieterson Museum is important because it shows a monumental struggle against a fierce enemy called apartheid."

Ndaba MANDELA

Sakhumzi

Restaurant
6980 Vilakazi St, Orlando West, Soweto, 1804, South Africa
Sakhumzi

"We have a beautiful restaurant called Sakhumzi, and the owner brings all that African cuisine. All our delicacies. This is where it’s at. Soweto, baby — you don’t get more cultural than this."

Ndaba MANDELA

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