Johannesburg, South Africa's biggest city and capital of Gauteng province, began as a 19th-century gold-mining settlement. Its sprawling Soweto township was once home to Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu. Mandela’s former residence is now the Mandela House museum. Other Soweto museums that recount the struggle to end segregation include the somber Apartheid Museum and Constitution Hill, a former prison complex.
The Johannesburbg City Centre (or simple 'town' as the locals call it) is often the victim of a poor reputation. This mostly comes from the stories of decay and decline from the 1990s when big business moved out of the city to the new Sandton CBD, leaving behind empty, neglected buildings and increasingly unruly streets. Fast forward to 2018 however and a very different picture shines through. In recent years many big corporations have returned to the area, illegally 'hijacked' buildings have been reclaimed and cleaned up and residential life has grown immensely over the past few years. With its rich history, colourful street life and impressive architecture this area of the city is well worth spending a few hours exploring by day.
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