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Makhelwane Festival — themed Soweto Through the Eyes of the Locals — is back for the ninth time. Photo: Supplied
MAKHELWANE FESTIVAL

The 9th edition Soweto Makhelwane Festival is back this January

The event promotes local entrepreneurship and a sense of community in a family friendly environment

  • Bongeka Gumede
3 min read
Philly Malepa stands next to a portrait of his brother, founder of Soweto Backpackers, Lebo Malepa. (Photo: Oupa Nkosi)
BACKPACKING

Obituary: Lebo Malepa, the man who brought backpacking to Soweto

Lebo Malepa built his backpacking operation from the ground up, but shared his success with his neighbours

  • Oupa Nkosi
5 min read