Memorials Hector Pieterson Museum The Hector Pieterson Memorial and museum opened in Soweto in , not far from the spot where 12 year-old Hector was shot on the 16 June during the Soweto uprising that today is a symbol of resistance to the brutality of the apartheid government Outdoor Activities Hiking in Gauteng Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy hiking in Gauteng.
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Today Gauteng, not only has one of the best infrastructures, but its population of over 9 Million people which form part of a vibrant mix of energy and diversity; that make it one of the wealthiest Provinces in Africa of South Africa! The energy of the Highveld, with its intense Summers broken only by intermittent electric storms, is echoed in the sheer buzz of the place!
There is however more to Gauteng than just the art of business and money-making! The Johannesburg Metro and the City of Pretoria - the two major Cities in Gauteng - are diametrically opposed, and Pretoria provides a more laid-back, gentrified alternative - its Jacaranda lined, wide streets and lovely old Buildings a more sedate choice for many who readily make the daily commute to Johannesburg.
The discovery of gold in the Region of Johannesburg, spurred a mass migration to the Area of people wanting to try their luck! Racial segregation had already become firmly entrenched in the Country between the World wars — blacks and Indians were heavily taxed, barred from holding skilled jobs and forced to work as migrant labour — hence the emergence of squatter camps that sprung up around Johannesburg as blacks headed to the city in the wake of industrialisation.
These camps developed by all accounts into well-organised cities, and perhaps due to this, were destroyed, forcing people to move to new suburbs known as the South-Western townships, leading to the emergence of Soweto. Today 'Jozi', is free of discriminatory laws. The inner City is awash with hawkers and street stalls, completely multiracial, and undergoing a total regeneration.
The municipality refers to it as the City of Tshwane, whilst residents still largely refer to it as Pretoria. The Cradle of Humankind is a unique and awe-inspiring place to experience nature, culture and history. Explore the caves with a tour guide, take a game drive, or enjoy the magnificent scenery on a hiking or mountain bike trail — something for everyone and plenty to see.
Some activities to keep visitors entertained across the province are as follows :. The Vaal River provides endless water sporting opportunities in the form of jet skiing, water skiing, boating etc. The activities directory provides a range of advertisers that provide excellent activities in the province. Gauteng is a shopping mecca — magnificent malls, complexes and markets, truly a shopper's paradise.
The many shopping facilities offer the usual chain stores and cinemas, as well as designer labels, curios, local produce and restaurants. The choice for accommodation options in this province is extensive. The range caters for all tastes and budgets from top-end Hotels to simplistic backpackers.
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