The Flow Communications programming studio was recently given the opportunity to experience Soweto in a unique and exciting way… at the helm of a quad bike.
Arriving at the colourful Orlando Towers in Soweto, we were greeted by Kgomotso who runs Soweto Outdoor Adventures.
We set off on our quad bike tour, and stopped off for a snack of delicious hot amagwinay (vetkoek) and soft drinks.
Exploring the streets, we experienced Soweto in ways so many of its residents do every day, stopping next at a local food vendor for our starters. Many of us dared our coddled palates with giblets, liver and pap.
Our tour then took us past the Orlando Stadium, Soweto TV studios, Nelson Mandela's home during his stay in Soweto and lots more. We then stopped off at a local shebeen for refreshments.
Our last stop before returning to the Orlando Towers to enjoy a hearty meal of kota (bunny chow), was at the base of a large settlement where children played. We were told that they waited in anticipation for our arrival and the chance that we would buy each child a treat from a nearby local vendor. This was a great opportunity to give back to the community that welcomed us that day.