Soweto: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Soweto is a township of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality in Gauteng, South Africa and one of the suburbs of Johannesburg, bordering the city's mining belt in the south.

Soweto · CC BY-SA 4.0

Map of places

Now in the citySoweto+27°CDrizzle · sunset 06:26 PMupdated 12:33 PM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

Places on the map4

Exchange rateR 16.64per 1 $ZAR — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Within two hours

FNB Stadium≈ 35 min Nelson Mandela Bridge≈ 40 min Johannesburg Art Gallery≈ 40 min Cathedral of Christ The King, Johannesburg≈ 40 min Wanderers Stadium≈ 45 min Pretoria≈ 1 hr 20 min

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.

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

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

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: US Department of State Travel Advisory

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

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.