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Soshanguve: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Soshanguve is a township situated about 30 km north of Pretoria and just east of Mabopane, in Gauteng, South Africa.

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EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
Places on the map1
Exchange rateR 16.64per 1 $ZAR — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Getting there and staying

2 sources · As of November 3, 2026
Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

Visa and practicalities

Choose a passport

Set your passport — processing time, fee and documents differ between passports.

Internships, au pair and study programmes have a different visa category and a different set of documents. Applications go through CMO International Programmes.

IEC international programmes

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.
Full text

New information about submitting an online traveller declaration before travelling and information about taking money into South Africa ('Entry requirements' page).

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.
  • crime
  • terrorism
  • kidnapping
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Exercise increased caution in South Africa due to crime, terrorism, unrest, and kidnapping. Violent crime is common and includes robbery, rape, carjacking and mugging. There are also "smash-and-grab" attacks on vehicles. Violent crime is more common in the downtown areas of big cities, especially after dark. Kidnapping is a threat in South Africa. Kidnappers target U.S.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Lanseria International Airport HLA55 km away — the nearest airport
O.R. Tambo International Airport JNB75 km from the centre
Polokwane International Airport PTG227 km from the centre

Stay longer on a programme

Work and Travel, internships, au pair and volunteering in South Africa: visa, invitation and on-site support are handled by CMO International Programmes.

1programme in the country
volunteeringupdated Jun 17, 2026
Volunteer in South Africa
Seasonyear-roundLanguageEnglish · B2
any · for students
workandtravel.com

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